LPN, Med Surg Ortho - PT, Days

Saint Luke's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee’s Summit is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for the Medical Surgical - Orthopedics unit. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care using established nursing processes and technology-assisted oversight.

Full-time days, three 12-hour shifts weekly, with opportunities to mentor peers and participate in ongoing education and care coordination within a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Assist with communications with care team and families.

Skills

LPN license

Basic Life Support

Nursing

Education

Associate Degree

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)