Med-Surg LPN — Part-Time, Day or Night Shifts

The University of Kansas Health System; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System's Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med Surg, part‑time, with day or night shifts available. The LPN will act as patient advocate, providing direct and indirect patient care across pediatric to geriatric patients, and collaborate with the health care team to meet patient needs while supporting the facility's objectives.

The role requires applying nursing knowledge, documenting care, following protocols, and participating in

Qualifications

• LPN license in applicable state.
• BLS certification required (AHA/BLS) within first two weeks of employment.
• IV certification may be required for certain settings.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in medical-surgical patient care, pain assessment, medications, labs, safety and emergencies.
• Performs professional, clinical and technical competencies on assigned unit.
• Collects ongoing physiologic, psychologic and cognitive data for assessment.
• Develops goal-directed care plans based on nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
• Implements care using nursing processes to achieve patient outcomes.
• Sets priorities for patient care based on needs and available resources.
• Coordinates care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team.
• Documents on the floor and in the patient record accurately and timely.
• Follows physician orders and established protocols.
• Responds effectively to emergencies and documents events.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

LPN graduate of accredited program

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System's Great Bend Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med Surg, part‑time, with day or night shifts available. The LPN will act as patient advocate, providing direct and indirect patient care across pediatric to geriatric patients, and collaborate with the health care team to meet patient needs while supporting the facility's objectives.

The role requires applying nursing knowledge, documenting care, following protocols, and participating in