LPN - Telemetry (Tele) - PRN

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking an LPN - Telemetry (Tele) for PRN hours to participate in direct patient care under licensed nursing supervision. Responsibilities include medication administration, IV therapy, and care planning for diverse patient populations from newborn to geriatric.

Required IV certification and Kansas LPN license, plus BLS/CPR. Benefits include time off, tuition reimbursement, and health coverage. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• IV Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform acts within the scope of practice as defined by the licensing board.
• Provide care to patients per unit/department policies and procedures.
• Evaluate patient needs and maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Administer and evaluate medications in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and symptoms.
• Complete timely documentation per policy.
• Perform IV therapy per policy.
• Maintain effective communication with care team.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN program

IV Certification

Job description

A brief summary of what’s ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0

Job position summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Certified participates in direct patient care and other supportive activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

LPN - Telemetry (Tele) - PRN

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and review/maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
• Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Performs IV therapy per LPN IV Therapy policy.
• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes _ x _ No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

“No” indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited LPN program.
• IV Certification

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Current BLS/CPR card prior to participating in patient care activities.
• Licensed Practical Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving)
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply the principles of patient care.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Heavy Work: Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.