Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Ortho
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within the LPN’s scope of practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified healthcare professionals. This position is at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. The LPN supports patient admissions and check-in, prepares and administers medications within scope, assists with daily living activities and preparation for medical or surgical interventions, obtains and tracks laboratory specimens, and documents care and updates care plans. The role also includes communicating patient care needs and changes in condition to supervisory nurses and providers, participating in patient education, complying with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, and contributing to quality improvement. Mentoring or training other staff may be required. The hourly pay range is $26.74–$41.28, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Intermountain describes its benefits package as supporting caregivers’ well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement; details are available through the employer’s benefits information.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire, or within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification if applicable to the unit.
- May need IV certification as required by the facility.
- Montana sites require completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within three months of hire.
- LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must enroll in and complete their RN within four years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting.
- One year of specialty clinic experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the admission and check-in process, orient patients, and complete necessary forms.
- Prepare and administer medications within scope of practice.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare them for medical or surgical interventions.
- Obtain and track specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Document patient care and interventions, and update care plans accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with supervisory RNs, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners about patient care and changes in condition.
- Participate in patient education about health status and the maintenance and management of conditions.
- Follow legal and ethical standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives.
- Mentor or train other staff if required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
