LPN - 6 North Neuro Trauma (Full -Time)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Day Shift

Description :

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available.

The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include :

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.

GENERAL SUMMARY : Delivers, implements, and evaluates nursing care to assigned patients under supervision of a registered nurse and is accountable for patient care administered during the shift.

Provides patient care activities to patients of diverse ages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Administers nursing care to patients under the direction of the registered nurse; includes assessing patients, implementing patient's plan of care, and evaluating the patient's response to care in coordination with the physician.

• Provides patient / family or caregiver education as directed. - Utilizes hospital information system to process orders / data and retrieve patient information.
• Is knowledgeable in delegation of tasks to certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians and nursing technicians with patients.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records. - Works under direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and nursing judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices).
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. - Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS : Assists with patient care duties / tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

• Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, answering phones and call lights, processing physician orders).
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment, and environment. - Provides orientation / education for staff, students, and health care members as directed.
• Effectively assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absence.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Possession of a current license as a practical nurse issued by the State of Iowa.

Successfully completes required medication examination prior to passing medication.

Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Child and / or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

BLS certified by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).