Specialty-LPN (Non-Exempt) (34003N) - FT, Days

Job Description

Position : Specialty - LPN, Mercy Clinic Southeast Community

Department :   Cardiovascular Consultants

Shift :   Full-Time (40Hrs. Week), Days

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview :

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.

Job Description :

• Involves patient and / or significant others in decisions regarding care
• Assists the RN in admission and discharge process
• Performs patient assessments and rounding as indicated by the patient's condition or as directed by the RN
• Performs patient handoffs utilizing patient safety tools both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally
• Facilitates communication of pertinent findings including significant changes in patient condition to RN in a timely manner
• Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command
• Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient / family and / or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborating with the RN, evaluates patient response to care and in determining progress toward achievement of outcomes
• Documents nursing interventions toward the patient / family promoting optimal health, healing, or dignified end of life when appropriate
• Reinforces and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and / or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan
• Collaborating with the RN, prioritizes care delivery according to the patients needs and unit activities
• Delegates, guides, and directs UAPs in tasks and is responsible for the care provided according to their documented competencies
• Completes hospital and required nursing competencies, mandatory in- services / assignments and relevant certifications within required time frame
• Stays up-to-date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications
• Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.

Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements

Experience : Can be new or experienced LPN

Certifications : Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire

NOTE : one or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position / unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe :

Physical Requirements / Demands : Stand / Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push / pull / grip up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Education :

Preferred Licensure :

Preferred Experience :

Preferred Certifications : IV Certification within 1 year of hire

Preferred Other :

Physical Requirements :

Position requires individuals to push, pull, and / or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

We Offer Great Benefits :

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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