LPN-Post Surgical Unit

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Day-1 benefits package

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking an LPN to join our hospital team in Mason City, IA. You will assist with patient assessments, discharge planning, and education for patients and families.

The role requires a Graduate of an accredited LPN program and current Iowa licensure, with flexibility to support staffing across units and participate in process improvements. Full-time daytime shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet department needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing patient needs and documents responses with the care team.
• Develops and implements the plan of care including discharge planning.
• Provides learning opportunities based on the teaching plan.
• Supports changes and adapts to the evolving health care environment.
• Communicates patient changes to the nurse and team.
• Participates in meetings and department activities; maintains productivity.
• Supports staffing needs across units and participates in process improvement.
• Documents patient information in electronic/paper medical records accurately.

Skills

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Teaching/education

Documentation accuracy

Education

LPN program graduate

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Employment Type and Shift

Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

What you will Do

• Assists in assessing and evaluating the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and educational needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills.
• Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family based on the teaching plan developed by the registered nurse.
• Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to registered nurse and to multidisciplinary caregivers.
• Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance requirement: 80% with 50% in person if department meetings are available by webinar.
• Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager. Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department.
• Supports staffing needs for patient care in multiple units, as needed, while being flexible with schedule and hours.
• Serves and supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction, clinical outcomes and financial stability.
• Documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate, timely manner.

Hours and Schedule

Full Time 36rshrs a week, 12hr shifts - 7am - 7:30pm, every other holiday, every third weekend.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited LPN program required.

Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa.

Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

About MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.