Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Medical at UnityPoint Health

Waterloo, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Collaboration, Supervisory Consultation, Nursing Practices, Admission Assessment, Data Collection, Patient Care Interventions, Medication Administration, Safe Transitions in Care, Manual Skills Proficiency, Equipment Operation, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Legal Compliance, Policy Adherence, Teamwork, High Acuity Patient Care

Industry

Description

Overview LPN - 3 Medical Inpatient Unit Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA Part-time: Nights (7pm-7am) with weekend and holiday rotation. Shift Differentials: $2.05/hour from 3p-11p, $2.75/hour from 11p-7a, additional $2.50/hour on weekends 3 Medical is a 25-bed inpatient unit. Staff here see a variety of general medical patients. There’s a focus on respiratory illnesses, renal failure, altered mental status, or GI issues. On 3 Med, you will experience a wide variety of patients with high acuity. The teamwork on 3 Medical is stellar and you’ll feel why after just a few shifts here! Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care. Consults with supervisory RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate. Obtains instruction and supervision, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or techniques. Contributes to the admission assessment process by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner, within scope of practice. (The initial assessment must be performed by the RN.) Assists in the identification of and supports a multidisciplinary approach to determine appropriate patient care interventions to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses and maintain an environment conducive to safety and well-being. Assists the healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care. Administers medications and performs tasks within scope of practice. Collaborates with the patient/family to anticipate steps needed to ensure safe transitions in care. Qualifications Completed an accredited LPN program. Previous CNA/PCT experience preferred. Possess current LPN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state. Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English. Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic nursing procedures and the operation of specialized equipment. Ability to successfully complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training. Shall have knowledge and understanding of the laws governing licensure and function within the legal boundaries of their discipline. Complies with established department routines, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to provide patient care, obtains necessary instruction, and contributes to the admission assessment process by accurately collecting and reporting patient data. Responsibilities also include assisting in identifying patient care interventions, achieving care goals, administering medications within scope, and collaborating on safe transitions of care.