Acute Care LPN - Medical Specialty - All Shifts

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stormont Vail Health is hiring an Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care across specialized inpatient units, including bariatric, post-surgical, trauma, stroke/neuro, wound care, urology, general medical, spine, and orthopedic services. The role offers experience caring for patients with a diverse range of complex conditions and working with interdisciplinary care teams. It is suited to nurses seeking variety, professional growth, continuous learning, and a broad acute-care foundation in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. In accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and Joint Commission regulations, the LPN provides care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The RN care manager validates the LPN's work. Nursing care is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, consistent with Stormont Vail Health's mission, vision, and values. This is an on-site, patient-facing role with 40 hours per week. The LPN has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

Required: Licensed Practical Nurse credential through KSBN; a multistate license with the ability to practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Required proficiency: Knowledge of and compliance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and its statutes and regulations.
Required proficiency: Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental operations, and ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
Required proficiency: Self-directed learning and participation in continuing education for professional development.
Required proficiency: Appropriate delegation and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and department activities.
Required proficiency: Effective communication and use of appropriate reporting structures, with positive working relationships with health care customers and employees.
Patient-care experience is preferred.
Hospital-setting experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing patient care.
Experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Perform physical assessments, collect patient data, and competently perform selected psychomotor skills.
Document patient care accurately, concisely, and promptly, and report abnormal data to the RN.
Follow the patient plan of care, applicable standards, and patient-care policies and procedures selected by the RN; collaborate with the RN.
Provide direct patient care, including physical comfort, hygiene, and psychological support.
Administer specified medications orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and document the time and amount; administer IV medication when certified.
Perform efficiently during emergency patient situations.
Participate in clinical education activities for the department and Division of Patient Care Services, including orientation of new employees.
Participate in developing and achieving department, Division of Patient Care Services, and hospital goals.
Follow Division of Patient Care Services staffing and scheduling practices.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.