Licensed Practical Nurse Hospital- Surgery Center

Alomere Health; Olson's Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Health Clinic

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

Alomere Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for its Surgical Day Care unit. The role provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within department standards.

Hours are 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays; benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and the Health+ clinic supports employee and dependent care; automatic 401(k) enrollment

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Active and current registration in the state of Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Trauma Training Course—Soonest Available Opportunity or within one year of Hire Date for ICU and Med/Surg Nurses.
• Stroke Training Courses—Soonest Available opportunity or within one year of hire for any nurse caring for a Stroke Patient.
• One year of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and/or reassessment of patients.
• Observe, report and document subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record.
• Initiate and/or assist with CPR and other patient safety requirements as defined by Alomere Health policy.
• Prepare, administer, and record medication according to Alomere Health policy and procedure.
• Recognize and attend to the psychosocial and developmental growth needs of patients and those persons significant to the patient.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment.
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department.
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability.

Skills

Active and current registration in the

Basic Life Support Certification

Trauma Training Course

Stroke Training Courses

One year of clinical practice

Education

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Department: Surgical Day CareEmployment Status: Part-Time (0.6) - 48 Hours Per Pay PeriodBenefit Status: Part-TimeBenefits include:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance planRetirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.Please see more details about our benefits here: https://alomerehealth.com/careers/#benefitsHours:Monday thru Friday8-hour day shifts, with variable start timesNo weekends, no holidaysPosition ObjectiveThe licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct quality patient care under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, with the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation.Essential ResponsibilitiesThe following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.• Assist with the assessment and/or reassessment of patients• Observe, report and document subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record• Initiate and/or assist with CPR and other patient safety requirements as defined by Alomere Health policy• Prepare, administer, and record medication according to Alomere Health policy and procedure• Recognize and attend to the psychosocial and developmental growth needs of patients and those persons significant to the patientOther Responsibilities• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or abilityRequired Qualifications• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program• Active and current registration in the state of Minnesota• Basic Life Support Certification• Trauma Training Course- Soonest Available Opportunity or within one year of Hire Date for ICU and Med/Surg Nurses• Stroke Training Courses- Soonest Available opportunity or within one year of hire for any nurse caring for a Stroke PatientPreferred Qualifications• One year of clinical practiceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities• Ability to record information concisely, accurately, and completely• Ability to comply with established policies and procedures for safety and infection control when observing and/or giving direct patient care• Ability to use equipment effectively and safelyUnion PositionYes