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LPN - Observation T6 (Inpatient)

1 month ago

Paxton, United States CARLE Full time
***Sign On BONUS $2500***

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Position Highlights:  NT6 Observation
Number      of beds on unit: 35
Patient      population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit):  The Observation Unit is a 35-bed      unit that provides acute care for issues ranging from cardiac, to general      surgery, to behavioral health. These patients receive holistic care that      reflect the values and mission of Carle Foundation Hospital. Patients’      goal length of stay is 24-48 hours.
Nurse      to Patient ratio:  1:5-6
Department      culture and resources:  The      Observation unit is a fast-pace, team-oriented unit. We work closely with      our physician partners and ancillary team members to achieve the best      outcomes for our patients. We have a robust Partnership Committee that      meets monthly. We have a unit-based educator, 2 nurse supervisors, charge      nurses and a discharge nurse.
Frequent      nursing skills/equipment used: Foley/IV/NG      insertions, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, Lift equipment, SCDs,      Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection

LPN will be paired with a RN or UNL to assist with the patient load. LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, wound care, hourly rounding, reinforcing patient education and completion of discharges. LPNs will document assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the initial assessment and initiated the care plan. Administers medications, including IV piggybacks and fluids but excluding IV Push medications
Documents assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment
Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened; will have a RN open any new care plans
Communicates with providers to receive orders and coordinate care for patient
Completes dressing changes and wound care
Completes trach care
Inserts NG tubes and maintains feedings through NG tube
Cares for and changes ostomies
Reinforces education and discharge instructions