Medical Surgical (LPN) (PRN) (IV CERT) (Days or Nights)

BJC HealthCare • Farmington, MO

120d • Onsite

About The Position

Parkland Health Center, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 57-Bed Medical Surgical Department. This PRN position involves 12-hour shifts (days or nights) and requires completion of New Employee Orientation, Nursing Orientation, and EPIC Training. To maintain PRN status, employees must work a minimum of 24-48 hours every six-week period. The Post Operative Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures, focusing on pre-op needs, post-op care, and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• LPN - IV Cert
• No Experience
• No Supervisor Experience

Nice To Haves

• <2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN.
• Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Participates in professional development and life long learning.
• Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs.
• Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs.
• Implements plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED