LPN W/E - Medical Telemetry | 0.9 FT Day shift | $5,000 Sign on Bonus

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; Rolla (MO); In loco; USD 32.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process, while adhering to professional ethics and hospital policy.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient and family teaching, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Competenze

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Missouri LPN license or compact licensure accepted.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS certification.
• One year of experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and provide patient and family education.
• Document patient care activities and quality monitoring items.
• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare team to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient safety through infection prevention and safe handling.

Conoscenze

Direct patient care

Nursing process

Patient education

Team collaboration

Formazione

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Strumenti

AHA BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Descrizione del lavoro

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.
• 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!

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.