LPN - Observation Unit

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

3d • 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. This role involves using the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individual patients. The LPN will collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, evaluate patient responses to interventions and their status towards goal achievement, and accept delegated nursing measures for which they are prepared, qualified, and licensed to perform.

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Successful completion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree