Unitypoint Health Sioux City , IA 51103
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
UnityPoint-St. Luke's
Full-Time
7a-7p (No Weekends)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!
The LPN practices under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in coordinating the care of patients and families utilizing the nursing process and the skills that are part of their functions as an LPN. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence:
Collaboration
Delivery of Care
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the designated time frame.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Experience:
Experience in skilled nursing, long term care or acute rehabilitation.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Must obtain and maintain NIHSS education prior to end of orientation and complete every 2 years
Completion of eight hours of stroke
education prior to the end of orientation and annually
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.
Area of Interest: LPN;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
Department: 5A Medical- SLRMC;
Shift: 7a-7p;
Job ID: 146778;
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