Licensed Practical Nurse: Flexible Schedule & Education Scholarships

Hchcares; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education scholarships

Generous paid days off

Employer funded pension

Health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

HCHcares in New Castle, IN is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver technical nursing care under supervision. You administer prescribed treatments and assist in patient care with emphasis on safety and quality.

Under the Clinical Coordinator, you reinforce patient education, plan short-term nursing measures, and may float to other units as needed. Candidates should have LPN licensure in Indiana, BLS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pathophysiology, the nursing process, and nursing interventions necessary for delivering technical nursing care
• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program and current Indiana licensure or awaiting Indiana State Board testing results for Indiana LPN licensure or reciprocity for Indiana licensure
• One-year experience preferred
• BLS certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer experience

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing nursing care to patients
• Plans appropriate nursing measures based on short-term patient needs
• Under direction of the Clinical Coordinator, reinforces patient education as patient presents readiness to learn
• Floats to other units within the practice when a need is indicated
• Communicates effectively and establishes/maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel
• Knowledgeable in the growth and developmental needs of infants through geriatric patients
• Follows Universal Precautions
• Successfully passes practice specific competencies

Skills

Pathophysiology knowledge

Nursing process

Nursing interventions

BLS certification

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Education

Practical Nurse Program completed

Indiana LPN licensure or pending testing/reciprocity

Job description

HCHcares in New Castle, IN is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver technical nursing care under supervision. You administer prescribed treatments and assist in patient care with emphasis on safety and quality.

Under the Clinical Coordinator, you reinforce patient education, plan short-term nursing measures, and may float to other units as needed. Candidates should have LPN licensure in Indiana, BLS, and strong communication skills.