LPN Dyersville

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for an evening shift. The role involves delivering holistic patient care, applying the nursing process, and collaborating with the healthcare team in a 40-hour work week.

The LPN must hold an active Iowa license, have completed an approved nursing program, and be prepared to obtain BLS if not current. MercyOne emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice as an LPN in Iowa.
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• Continuing education units per licensure requirements.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization is recommended.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate critical thinking and use nursing process in patient care.
• Respect rights of individuals and groups in practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment of care.
• Educate patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective communication about care.
• Meet core nursing competencies and unit-specific requirements annually.

Skills

Caring patient care

Communication skills

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Education

LPN diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (within 30 days)

Tools

EHR systems

Medical devices familiarity

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Dyersville is known for its small-town charm and excellent schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. Families enjoy safe neighborhoods, local parks and attractions like the Field of Dreams movie site. Community events and easy access to Dubuque add to its appeal.

MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital serving 17 rural communities in western Dubuque county. As a Level IV Community Trauma Care Facility, it offers 24/7 emergency and trauma services, along with acute and skilled inpatient care, ambulatory surgery, home care and specialty clinics.

The center includes a fully equipped laboratory, imaging services, retail pharmacy with drive-thru and delivery and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation tailored to those recovering from heart events. Outpatient and inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy are available locally to help patients regain function and independence.

MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center delivers compassionate, personalized health care that keeps essential care close to home.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Dyersville? Click here: Find a Location Dyersville, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dyersville

The Licensed Practice Nurse at MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville is a collaborative member/leader of the healthcare team and practices under the supervision of the registered professional nurse in the delivery of holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care demonstrated using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

In addition, licensed practical nurses are accountable to practice in accordance with standards established/endorsed by MercyOne leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies. Licensed practical nurses at MercyOne have responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and are expected to abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses (2001).

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and the use of the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to education and experience.
• Conduct nursing practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.
• Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
• Provide age-appropriate and culturally ethnically sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment of care.
• Educate patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Assure continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively about care.
• Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific basic and advanced competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area.

Schedule:

1.0 FTE status, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8-hr shifts Evening shift: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am

Minimum LPN Qualifications:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse must hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa.
• Graduation from an approved program for practical nurses is required.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse must maintain continuing education units per the state licensure requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice.
• Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.