LPN at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital – Carrollton, Illinois

• Provide patient care within the facility in alignment with nursing department standards.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and efficiently. Perform assessments and interact therapeutically with patients, families, and staff.
• Delegate tasks to ancillary personnel appropriately and keep Staff RN, House Supervisor, and CNO informed of patient conditions and concerns.
• Document care delivery, assessments, and responses to treatment in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per facility guidelines.
• Maintain proficiency in tools, equipment, and nursing procedures required for the role.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment while utilizing resources efficiently.
• Actively participate in care plan formulation and assess progress toward goals in the documentation process.
• Assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and examinations.
• Follow facility policy for IV therapy if certified and maintain IV therapy skills within the scope of practice.
• Adhere to Compliance, Safety, and HIPAA policies of the facility.
• Manage and protect sensitive patient information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CPSI systems.

• Licensed in the State of Illinois and in good standing.
• 1-year experience in an acute care setting preferred but not required.
• IV certification preferred but not required.
• CPR certification required.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Demands and Work Environments:

• Regularly involves standing, walking, sitting, and using hands for fine dexterity.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; rare instances of lifting more than 100 pounds.
• Exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels typical of a clinical setting.
• May encounter risks such as electrical shock, radiation, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are necessary.
• Ability to see computer screens and complete typing tasks both seated and standing.
• Ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient calls, and instructions from physicians and staff.
• Frequent use of hands for grasping and fine dexterity tasks.
• Occasional repetitive use of foot controls and firm grasping.