Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Med Surg unit. Day and Night shift options are available, with patient advocacy and collaborative care to meet each patient's needs.

The LPN will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, document care, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective, high‑quality care for pediatric through geriatric patients in a medical–surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current state licensure and registration.
• BLS/CPR certification required, or to be completed within first two weeks of employment.
• IV certification required or to be obtained.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program in good standing.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in a medical-surgical setting.
• Perform patient assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document care accurately and timely in patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and support staff to ensure safe, quality care.

Skills

Nursing

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Position Title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg Great Bend Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Day and Night Shift Available To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team and supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the facility. Will provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting of individual patients including but not limited to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/ surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit as outlined in the unit orientation checklist Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychologic and cognitive status. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled, consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes. Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Performs documentation on the floor and in the patient record, in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events. Follows organizational policies & procedures in providing safe patient care. Attends all mandatory inservices and participates in staff meetings. Performs other duties as assigned / required. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience Licensed Practical Nurse Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required Licensure and Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Certified - Single State - State Board of Nursing Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.

Knowledge Requirements Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases.

Time Type: Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.