LPN - Surgical Orthopedics | Full-Time, A-Shift | $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, maintaining clinical competence and ethical standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, current Missouri LPN license or compact licensure, and BLS. You will work with a skilled team to deliver safe, quality care to patients and families, with opportunities for ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical school of nursing.
• Current LPN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures to provide patient care in a safe environment.
• Provides nursing care including administration of medications and nursing interventions.
• Performs ongoing assessments and communicates with supervising RN or Shift Manager to meet patient needs.
• Documents patient care activities and required quality monitoring items.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Interacts with patients and families to educate and support health care outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and pursues ongoing education.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Graduate Practical Nurse program

Tools

BLS Certification

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.

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 (BLS)

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.