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LPN
Position:
Full-Time
Expires: 09/30/2024
Salary: $16.00 - $25.00/hour
Job Description:
Mercy Clinic Resource Pool
full time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible
Key Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave for new parents
401k with employer match
Paid PTO for volunteering
Competitive salary
Future career growth!
Overview:
Collaborates in the workflow of the clinic and the assessment of patient/significant other in a timely, consistent and systematic manner. Documents subjective and objective data according to policy.
Demonstrates effective patient safety techniques and infection control.
Works as part of the clinic team in an effective and efficient manner to accomplish daily objectives.
Qualifications:
LPN I -
Education: Graduate accredited Practical Nursing Program
Licensure: Must possess LPN licensure
Certifications: Current BLS Certification required before assigned to care for patients independently
LPN II -
Education: Graduate accredited Practical Nursing Program
Certification/Registration: Three years current clinical experience
Other Skills/Certifications Wanted:
Qualifications:Education:High school diploma or GED equivalentLicensure:Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure. Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirementsPhysical Requirements/Demands:Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 poundsExperience:Can be new or experienced LPNCertifications:- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire- LPN-IV Certification must be previously completed or successful completion of course within 3 months of hire (range from upon hire to within 1 year) NOTE: one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:- - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)- PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)- S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules- Other unit specific certifications as requiredOther:Preferred Education:Preferred Licensure:Preferred Experience:Preferred Certifications:Preferred Other:
Job Requirements:
Involves patient and/or significant others in decisions regarding care- Assists the RN in admission and discharge process- Performs patient assessments as indicated by the patient's condition or as directed by the RN- Performs patient hand offs utilizing patient safety tools (ex. SBAR, Report at Bedside, etc.) both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally as directed- Performs patient rounding, based on patient need and departmental guidelines- Facilitates communication of pertinent findings including significant changes in patient condition to RN in a timely manner- Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command- Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient/family and/or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team- Collaborating with the RN, evaluates patient response to care and in determining progress toward achievement of outcomes, and documents nursing interventions toward the patient/family promoting optimal health, healing, or dignified end of life when appropriate- Reinforces and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and/or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan- Collaborating with the RN, prioritizes care delivery according to the patients needs and unit activities- Delegates, guides, and directs UAPs in tasks and is responsible for the care provided according to their documented competencies- Maintains relevant knowledge of Scope of Practice and Delegation limitations and follows policies/procedures- Completes hospital and required nursing competencies, mandatory in-services/MyEducation assignments and relevant certifications (ex. BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) within required time frame- Stays up to date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications- Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required- Participates in a hospital committee, special project or service as requested (ex. preceptor to LPN student, new LPN coworker, or UAP; participate on nursing practice team)- Participates in programs and projects directed toward own growth and development- Performs other duties as assigned or requested