LPN - Observation Unit

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, and Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority, with access to diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways.

Requirements

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Requires an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Successful completion of orientation required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows and uses the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to individual patients.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluates response to interventions and patient status toward goal achievement.
• Accepts delegated nursing measures for which he or she knows he or she is prepared, qualified and licensed to perform.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees