Licensed Practical Nurse - Post Surgical Nursing Unit - Full Time - Nights

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

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.

• ONLY ACCEPTING INTRADEPARTMENTAL APPLICANTS

What we offer:

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

• Benefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

• Educational assistance

• Success Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals

Hours:

Full time 36 hours Nights 7p-7a

Rotating weekends and holidays

About The Job:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

What we are looking for:

Education:

• Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa or qualified multistate licensure required.

• IV Certification required or required to begin class within 2 years.

Experience:

• Previous experience in acute care preferred

Special Skills and Competencies:

• 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.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com

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