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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute CareMemorial Health University Medical Center • Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care

Memorial Health University Medical Center
  • US
    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
  • US
    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Min USD $24.68/Hr. Max USD $39.49/Hr. Overview***Up to $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus*** Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, The LPN-Acute Care assists in the delivery of care to patients within the Acute Care Unit. Provides age appropriate patient care.
Full-Time Overnights.To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HRQualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Current LPN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ResponsibilitiesProvides direct care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician. Assists in executing physician orders as directed. Documents care given in computerized medical record according to policies and procedures. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals, revising plan of care when indicated. Builds teamwork while delivering care to patients. Maintains open, effective communication with other members of the patient care team re: patient status and all aspects of care. Documents patient care according to policies and procedures. Assists in assuring all equipment and supplies are present in adequate volumes and working order. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Identifies & resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement, periodic review of policies, procedures and pre-printed physicians orders. Assists in identifying and resolving patient care problems or process related issues on the unit and between departments. Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit. Performs other related work as required or requested. Tasks which may be delegated to LPNs:
Peripheral IV start, dressing change, normal saline flush & D/C. IV pump set up. Hanging IV fluids without medications or additives. Administration of PO, IM, SubQ, Intradermal, Rectal, Sublingual medications according to policies & procedures. Administration of IV piggyback antibiotics via peripheral IV sites according to policies & procedures. Tasks which may not be delegated to LPNs:
Dictated physician orders. Blood administration. Central line flush, med administration or removal. Administration of drugs during a code situation. Administration of IV medications other than piggyback antibiotics (push medications, chemotherapy, titrated drips). Blood draws from arterial or central lines.
  • Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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