Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medication Rec and Med Surg

Avera Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement match 5%

Career development

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD is seeking an LPN to complete the home medication reconciliation process on admission and to support the Med Surg unit during day shifts.

You will work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, pharmacists, clinics, home health and other teams to maintain accurate medication records and ensure safe, effective nursing care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Performs focused nursing assessments and data collection.
• Obtains complete medication history at admission.
• Coordinates care with health team and patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform essential job functions as an LPN.
• Obtains and verifies medication history upon admission.
• Assists with medication lists on discharge as time permits.
• Assists in orientation of HMR process for new staff.
• Liaises between Pharmacy, nursing and information services to streamline HMR.
• Participates in CMS Indicator Compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication history

Care coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensure

Job description

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$24.50 - $33.75

Position Highlights

HOURS: Three 12hr day shifts (Monday-Friday); Split between Medication Reconciliation and Med Surg Unit

• 3 shifts in Med Rec one week
• 2 shifts in Med Rec & 1 shift on Med Surg Unit the next week

Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Completes the home medication reconciliation process upon admission. The LPN will work collaboratively with patients, families, physician, pharmacists, clinics, home health and other agencies to ensure an accurate and complete record of medication is maintained. This position will also be scheduled nursing shifts for the Medical/Surgical department and will practice under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced nurse practitioner, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.

What you will do

• Demonstrates ability to perform all essential job functions of an LPN, collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Obtains and assures complete and accurate medication history upon admission.
• Assures medications are ordered upon admission; assists with medication lists on discharge as time permits.
• Assists in orientation of Home Medication Reconciliation (HMR) process with new employees. Assists with Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Process.
• Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy, nursing and information services to streamline HMR.
• Completes HMR process audits and develops action plan for improvement. Participates with other Avera systems to integrate and standardize processes across the continuum. Participates with other Avera systems to integrate and standardize processes across the continuum.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team. Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions. Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.
• Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly. Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions
• Assists with CMS Indicator Compliance and other regulatory requirements.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qua