LPN - Float Pool | Full-Time, P-Shift | Float Pool Differential | $5,000 Sign on Bonus

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top.

If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence relevant to the area of nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical school of nursing.
• One year experience preferred.
• Current LPN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure; GPN must obtain license within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policies on patient safety to provide care in a safe environment.
• Provides quality nursing care including administration of medications and patient/family teaching.
• Performs assessments to monitor patient status and support clinical decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Delivers care under supervision and supports teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical school of nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence relevant to the area of nursing practice, and adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc. to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides quality nursing care including administration of medications, nursing intervention, and patient and family teaching.
• Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure as well as the Practical Nurse Scope of Practice, to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Performs ongoing assessments in all aspects of patient care to monitor patient status, improve quality, enhance patient safety, and to provide accurate information to health care team members.
• Works collaboratively with the supervising RN or Shift Manager to ensure all patient needs are met.
• Documents all patient care activities and required quality monitoring items to comply with established quality measures and support clinical decision making.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and appropriate team members to improve patient outcomes.
• Delegates as appropriate while maintaining an atmosphere fostering team work and accountability.
• Communicates with patient and family members in a timely manner to enhance the patient experience and provide education to support health care outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking into nursing practice and attempts to develop skills and abilities through continuing education.

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical school of nursing required.

Work Experience

One year experience preferred.

Certification/License

Current LPN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure Graduate practical nurses (GPN) must obtain license within 90 days of graduation.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri.

Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board.

Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers.

Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri.

Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.