LPN-RN Bridge Float Pool

Bon Secours Mercy Health - Paducah, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Paducah, KY

Hospitals

About the position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of the professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process to include data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team.
• Performs patient data collection and observation considering patient's age group, severity of condition/disease.
• Collect and document objective data, subjective data, and patient care including focused observations.
• Implements patient care in a safe, knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
• Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Contributes to the evaluation of the patient's response to nursing interventions.
• Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patient's condition.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Adheres to the safety policies and procedures of the organization.
• Delegates delegable nursing tasks in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Accepts accountability and responsibility for delivery of care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Complies with all HIPPA and OSHA policies.
• Practices infection control procedures.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (may be required for specialty areas)
• 1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred)
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Nice-to-haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance