LPN - Medical Telemetry | Part-Time, P-Shift

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking an LPN to provide direct patient care using the nursing process within a safe and ethical care framework. The role emphasizes clinical competence, effective communication with the care team, and adherence to nursing standards.

The position requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, Missouri or compact licensure, and current BLS/ACLS; NIHSS certification is also preferred. Experience is valued, and continuing education is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical school of nursing required.
• One year experience preferred.
• Current LPN license in the State of Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required.
• NIHSS Certification through Apex innovations.

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital policy for patient safety and infection prevention.
• Provides quality nursing care including medications administration and nursing interventions.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments and communicates needs to the health care team.
• Documents patient care activities to support quality measures.
• Communicates with physicians and team members to improve patient outcomes.
• Engages with patient and family to provide education and enhance care experience.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development through continuing education.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

N/A

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.

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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.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• NIHSS Certification through Apex innovations.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• 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!