LPN - Surgical Orthopedics | Irregular Part-Time

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain safety and quality care. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program is required, with Missouri licensure or compact licensure, and GPNs must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation; one year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• GPNs must obtain license within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows established safety policies to provide patient care.
• Administers medications and provides nursing interventions.
• Performs assessments and supports clinical decision making.
• Documents patient care activities to ensure quality measures.
• Communicates with physicians and care team to improve outcomes.
• Delegates appropriately while fostering teamwork.
• Educates patients and families.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

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 teamwork 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

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!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri.

Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board.

Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers.

Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri.

Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.