Licensed Practical Nurse Stepdown ICU

Ascension•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the ICU Stepdown unit at Ascension St. Vincent Seton Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. This is a full-time position with a schedule of days, from 7 am to 7:30 pm, including every third weekend rotation and holiday rotation. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, contributing to patient assessments, administering medications, performing laboratory tests and therapeutic services, and educating patients and their families about their treatment plans and post-discharge care.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

ICU/Progressive care
Acute care experience

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.