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LPN - Orthopedics (Inpatient) - Hume Illinois
Company: CARLE
Location: Hume, Illinois
Posted On: 04/20/2024
***$2,500 Sign On Bonus ***
Position Highlights: - NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit - Number - - - - of beds on unit: 41
- Patient - - - - population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): - NT4 is 41- bed unit - - - - specializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. We - - - - are DNV certified for our hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgical - - - - patients on this unit includes limb trauma patients, as well low acuity - - - - medical patients. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional - - - - trauma patients will be admitted to this unit.
- Nurse - - - - to Patient ratio: - - - - - 1:4-6
- Department - - - - culture and resources: - North Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that - - - - highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. The average - - - - length of stay for most patients is a max of three days, so staff can - - - - experience the entire recovery process of the patient. We focus on being a - - - - team to provide the best and safest care to our community. Our patients - - - - appreciate the kind and positive reassurance they receive from our staff. - - - - Additionally resources for the unit include: a full-time educator, - - - - part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.
- Frequent - - - - nursing skills/equipment used: Wound Vacs, JP - - - - drains, Buck's - - - - tractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices (boots, - - - - slings, walker, etc), chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Central - - - - line care and lab draws, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, - - - - Feeding pumps, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection - -
- Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds.
- Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment.
- Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans.
- Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient.
- Complete dressing changes as needed.
- Complete trach care as needed.
- Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube.
- Care for and change ostomy.
- Reinforce education and discharge instructions.
- If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
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