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

Phelps County Regional Medical Center; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process in Missouri. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to ensure quality outcomes.

Required are an accredited practical nursing diploma and an MO (or compact) license, with BLS and ACLS. NIHSS certification is preferred; one year of experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical school of nursing is required.
• Current LPN license in Missouri or a compact licensure is required.
• Graduate practical nurses must obtain license within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
• NIHSS Certification through Apex innovations is preferred.

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 patient/family teaching.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments to monitor status and support clinical decision making.
• Documents all patient care activities to comply with quality measures.
• Communicates patient information to physicians and appropriate team members to improve outcomes.
• Educates patients and family members to support health care outcomes.

Education

Graduate from accredited practical school of nursing

LPN license in MO or Compact Licensure

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NIHSS 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.
• 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!