Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) FT/PRN

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC•Columbia, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Hospitals is seeking full-time and PRN Licensed Practical Nurses to join their team. The role offers a challenging and rewarding critical care environment where nurses are appreciated and respected. The team of Registered Nurses utilizes their skills in critical care and plays a significant role on the multi-disciplinary team, with their input on patient care being valued. The hospital fosters a vibrant critical care atmosphere with coworkers committed to learning, growing, and providing compassionate care. The leadership team is focused on creating a positive work environment, recently implementing the DAISY award to recognize nursing staff. Landmark Hospitals emphasizes a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach, focusing intensely on patients and their families in facilities with an average of 30-35 beds. The clinical staff plays an important and respected role with medical staff and administration, with units entirely focused on critical care for medically complex patients who stay an average of 25-30 days. The company also supports training goals with a new system (MedTrainer) and benefits from being part of a multi-hospital system for sharing best practices.

Requirements

LPN License (MO)
Minimum 1 -3 years nursing experience, preferably in med surg /ICU/ER
Hospital experience
BLS and ACLS certification
Ability to assess patients quickly in emergency situations in stressful environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Team, detail and goal oriented
Positive, professional and empathetic demeanor

Responsibilities

Performs within the scope of their license, under the supervision of an RN (Registered Nurse)
Continually gathers data for assessing patients’ physical, psychological, social and educational needs
Gathers data for developing and maintaining current patient treatment plan to include patient problems, goals, and interventions under the supervision of an RN
Delivers care based on acuity level, identified needs and physician orders
Prioritizes interventions to deliver safe, effective care in a timely manner
Administers treatments and diagnostic tests effectively and skillfully
Effectively evaluates the outcomes of interventions and implements necessary changes to care
Assists other team members in providing care or performing procedures
Participates with other clinical departments in discharge planning
Documents pertinent information objectively, accurately, and completely
Communicates patient care information to appropriate person(s)