Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time

Landmark Hospital of Cape Girardeau is searching for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team! Landmark Hospital offers premium pay, bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

We also offer sign-on bonuses based on experience!

Shift : Days or Night

Position : Full Time

We are a private LTAC hospital with 30 beds where we are truly one team working together in a positive environment. There is not an Emergency Room here, so our days are more predictable and planned meaning better work / life balance.

With the average length of stay around 25-30 days, we get the privilege of having a more meaningful connection with our patients and actually being able to see them recover.

Summary : As a Licensed Practical Nurse , you will p rovide in-depth clinical expertise under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Licensed Practical Nurses are responsible for the assessing, planning, delivery and evaluating of each level of nursing care provided to patients throughout their stay.

Will also actively plan for the management of patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Will work in close cooperation with specialists in a variety of disciplines, including (but not limited to) Physicians, Pharmacists, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Wound Care, Dietary Therapy, Social Work and Dialysis.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Provide direct care for patients and management of their conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse, particularly with regard to vital signs, lab work, and education
• Collaborate with Physicians, RN's and various disciplines within the hospital in order to manage patient care
• Contributes to the safe and effective operation of the nursing unit
• Interact and communicate with patient family members

Requirements :

• Active and unrestricted Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure
• BLS and ACLS certification preferred (Classes available)
• Hospital experience, preferably critical care
• Acute care and / or LTAC experience preferred

About the Company :

Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients.

Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.