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Staff LPN AL.E. Cox Medical Centers • Lake Spring, MO, United States
Staff LPN A

Staff LPN A

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Lake Spring, MO, United States
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Description

: Overview of Unit / Department

Want to be a member of an interdisciplinary team that is patient focused? Working daily with all types of adult patients from cardiac to trauma to ortho and neuro. We focus on the patient returning home at their maximum level of abilities. As a nurse you have frequent interactions with the patient and family providing immediate care and education for a successful transition home.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

  • Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $4,000

Graduate Practical Nurse

Job Summary

The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

  • Required : Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

    • Experience

  • Previous nursing experience preferred

    • Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate effective knowledge of scope of practice
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

    • Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Must take and pass NCLEX-PN within 90 days of practical nursing school graduation
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days

    • Licensed Practical Nurse

    Job Summary

    The Licensed Practical Nurse working in the Transitional Care Unit is responsible to provide direct care of the adult / geriatric patient experiencing prolonged general medical or post-operative recovery. The LPN provides care based on the patients' needs, which includes medication administration, dressing changes, monitoring of vital signs and skin integrity, documentation in the medical record, and providing patients and families with support and education.

    Job Requirements

    Education

  • Required : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

    • Experience

  • Preferred : Previous nursing experience preferred

    • Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

    • Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 daysEducation : ? Required : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

    • Experience : ? Previous nursing experience preferred

    Skills : ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills ? Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice ? Exhibits valuable time management skills ? Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills ? Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

    Licensure / Certification / Registration : ? LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri

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    Staff Lpn • Lake Spring, MO, United States