Licensed Practical Nurse/Graduate Practical Nurse - Transitional Care Unit - Full Time - Night Shift
About The Position
The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse working in the Transitional Care Unit is responsible to provide direct care of the adult/geriatric patient experiencing prolonged general medical or post-operative recovery. The LPN provides care based on the patients’ needs, which includes medication administration, dressing changes, monitoring of vital signs and skin integrity, documentation in the medical record, and providing patients and families with support and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate effective knowledge of scope of practice
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
- Must take and pass NCLEX-PN within 90 days of practical nursing school graduation
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
- LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition
- Administer medications
- Change dressings
- Monitor vital signs
- Keep records
- Provide patients and families with support and education
- Manage the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures
- Maintain a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients
- Provide direct care of the adult/geriatric patient experiencing prolonged general medical or post-operative recovery
- Provide care based on the patients’ needs
- Monitor skin integrity
- Documentation in the medical record
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
