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Carle Foundation Hospital LPN Extended Care in Urbana, Illinois
LPN Extended Care
Department: RMH-Extended Care Wing
Entity: Olney Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Job ID: 45782
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Technical/Vocational degree
Shift: As Needed
Location: Olney, IL
Usual Schedule: As needed 12hr shifts vary hrs
On Call Requirements: AS needed
Work Location: Richland Memorial Hospital
Nursing Specialty: Other
Weekend Requirements: As needed
Other Posting Information: This position will work as needed to help cover for vacation and illness.
Holiday Requirements: As needed
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Position Summary:
Assume the responsibilities for direct care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider in patient care departments. Provides nursing services to patient and families in accordance with the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Will assume duties of caring for the elderly population in the Extended Care Wing.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Related Field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Illinois upon hire and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Previous work with the elderly population is preferred.
Essential Functions:
Pass medications
Complete wound treatments
Oversee CNA's
Interact professionally with providers
Request orders when necessary and carry them out
Communicate well with families
Carry out orders as needed for residents
Ensure medications received for residents from the Apothecary Shoppe
Ensure orders are placed in EPIC correctly for outpatient labs and medications
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.