LPN IV Certified - Mental Health

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking an LPN to provide quality patient care under supervision in Saint Joseph, MO. The role includes administering medications, updating care plans, and educating patients and families.

The LPN will work on-site across units, collaborating with RNs and providers to ensure safe, effective care and ongoing professional development for staff and learners.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure and competency.
• IV therapy certification and practical nursing skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily reassessments for assigned patients and documents findings.
• Updates and implements the plan of care.
• Reinforces patient teaching and family education.
• Administers medications and monitors responses including IV fluids.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Supports peers and students' professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN

Patient care

IV therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Practical nursing degree (LPN)

Military equivalent permitted

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The LPN works under the supervision of leadership. The LPN works under the direction of the RN and/or Provider. Administers quality patient care according to established standards. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily reassessments for assigned patients and documents findings.
• Updates and implements the plan of care.
• Reinforces patient teaching and family education.
• Administers medications and monitors patients’ responses to medications including intravenous fluids and medications.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (students, orientees).
• Other duties as assigned

• Completes daily reassessments for assigned patients and documents findings.
• Updates and implements the plan of care.
• Reinforces patient teaching and family education.
• Administers medications and monitors patients’ responses to medications including intravenous fluids and medications.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (students, orientees).
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Degree from an accredited school of practical nursing, or military equivalent. - Required

Work Experience Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensure - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required Upon Hire
• IV Certification - IV certified upon hire - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (Albany Specific) - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

About Us

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Job Info

• Job Identification 16941
• Job Category Inpatient Nursing
• Job Shift Variable
• Locations 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, US (On-site)
• Assignment Category PRN (as needed)