LPN-New Hampton Med Surg

Trinity Health • New Hampton, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN works with the multidisciplinary team, using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards. This is a full-time Med Surg position at MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center, scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing and evaluating patients’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social, and educational needs, and document patient and family responses to nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
• Assist in developing and implementing the plan of care, including the discharge plan, based on nursing practice standards, health center policy, and patient and family needs.
• Provide, facilitate, or implement learning opportunities for patients and families based on the teaching plan developed by the registered nurse.
• Adapt to changes in the health care environment, including technology and process changes, and maintain a calm, positive manner under stressful conditions.
• Communicate pertinent changes in patients’ conditions to the registered nurse and multidisciplinary caregivers.
• Attend and participate in departmental and organizational meetings, in-services, and educational opportunities. Department meeting attendance is required at 80%, with 50% in person if meetings are available by webinar.

Benefits

• Education assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits effective on Day 1 for positions working 16 hours per week or greater.
• Competitive wages, including weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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