Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit 9A

  • Decatur
  • Carle

$2500 Sign On Bonus External Applicants only

Position Highlights: 9A Medical-Surgical Unit

  • Number of beds on unit: 24 private beds
  • Patient population: Medical-surgical, serving patients admitted for illness, surgery, and various diagnoses, typically above 17 years of age.
  • Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)
  • Department culture and resources: Fast-paced unit with medically complex patients. Emphasis on teamwork and communication for safe and quality care.
  • Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, wound care, ostomy care, BLS (within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities:

  • Administer medications and IV piggyback meds.
  • Assist with trach care, dressing changes, and documentation.
  • Communicate with physicians/APPs and coordinate patient care.
  • Provide patient education and discharge instructions.