LPN, Med Surg Ortho - PT, Days

Saint Luke's North Hospital; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO, is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Medical Surgical - Ortho unit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, applying the nursing process, and providing patient education and coordination of care.

This full-time day shift (3, 12-hour shifts per week) offers opportunities to collaborate with a virtual nurse team and experienced colleagues, while leveraging leading technology to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Function independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Coordinate the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Delegate tasks appropriately.
• Identify hospital resources.
• Serve as a clinical resource for new employees.
• Help with electronic oversight.
• Assist the primary nurse in chart review, patient education, and coordination of care.
• Help with delegated communications with care team and families.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Team coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit is seeking a LPN for the Medical Surgical - Ortho unit. As an experienced nurse on this team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patient care processes, conditions, and diagnoses. You will be supported by leading technology and our virtual nurse team who will provide assistance for floor nurses with oversight, education, documentation, and monitoring to ensure the patients receive exceptional care.

Shift Details: This position is Full Time days (3, 12-hr shifts per week)

The Work:

• Function independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process
• Coordinate the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team
• Delegate tasks appropriately
• Identify hospital resources
• Serve as a clinical resource for new employees
• Help with electronic oversight
• Assist the primary nurse in chart review, patient education, and coordination of care.
• Help with many delegated communications with care team and families.

We are looking for energetic, team focused nursing professionals who are motivated by an environment where they can continuously learn and grown, support others in their growth and work with cutting edge technology. We are looking for nurses who can work autonomously while supporting their teammates through collaboration and anticipate the needs of patients and others on the team. To be successful, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and positive. You will need to be motivated by overcoming challenges daily and demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Associate Degree

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)