LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): Community Hospice

Trinity Health•Pleasant Valley Township, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. At MercyOne Genesis Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing a medical home with high quality care where the focus is on you and your family’s health. We are the largest medical group in the Quad-Cities providing our community care where it wants it and care when it needs it. LPN Location: Community Hospice Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday 0800-1600 No weekends Occasional on call in 4 hour shifts Seeing patients in the community Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an LPN in our Community Hospice! As an LPN at MercyOne, you will support and provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for clinic patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner. Key accountabilities include assisting the practitioner during procedures; communicating patient data for planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; using critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice; supporting Professional Practice Standards as defined by American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN); and actively participating in quality monitoring. General Requirements: • The job requires the provision of occasional guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. • Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated. • Key Relationships: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructors, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Vendors/Clients, Third Party Payors/Insurance Companies, Auditors/Review Agencies, Local Governments, News Media, Attorneys Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Highschool Plus Additional course work up to 1 year in nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa or Illinois required upon Hire. Second State License required in 12 months
Basic Life Support
Less than one year experience Required

Nice To Haves

Training in ICD, CPT, Best Practices for Immunizations preferred

Responsibilities

support and provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for clinic patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner
assisting the practitioner during procedures
communicating patient data for planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
using critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice
supporting Professional Practice Standards as defined by American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)
actively participating in quality monitoring