LPN - Medical Unit - Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity HealthAbout the role
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
Shift: Full Time Rotating
36 hrs weekly
Weekend/Holiday Rotation
Position Purpose:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.
Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and:
Assists in assessing and evaluating the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and educational needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
Assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills
Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family based on the teaching plan developed by the registered nurse.
Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes. Willing to learn new things, is open to change and maintain a calm, positive manner under stressful conditions.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to registered nurse and to multidisciplinary caregivers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa or qualified multistate licensure required.
IV Certification required or required to begin class within 2 years.
Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.
Self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
Previous acute care experience is preferred.
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans (including dental and vision)
PTO
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information:
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