Medical Surgical LPN (Days)

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Medical-Surgical team. The LPN will provide essential nursing care, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a valid state license, BLS certification, and IV certification. Join a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Qualifications

• Current state license and BLS certificate required.
• IV certification is state-specific.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Current and valid state license

Current BLS certificate

IV certification

Job description

Overview

Bonus Options: up to $20,000 (paid out over 2 years every 90 days)

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Scheduled Hours: 7am to 7pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) team. The successful candidate will provide essential nursing care to patients in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with established standards and protocols.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective medical-surgical nursing interventions.
• Regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs and other assessments, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the registered nurse or physician.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, maintaining strict compliance with healthcare regulations and institutional policies.
• Work collaboratively with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver a comprehensive care plan tailored to each patient's needs.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medical procedures, and postoperative care strategies, enhancing their understanding and involvement in care.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate documentation of all nursing care activities, patient interactions, and observations in the medical record.
• Assisting in managing the work-flowof the med-surg floor, including prioritizing tasks and responding promptly to crises or urgent situations.
• Uphold infection control policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe and effective healthcare environment.

We look forward to welcoming a skilled LPN to our Med-Surg team, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our patients’ lives.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

1. Current and valid state license.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).

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