CVU LPN
About The Position
The Licensed Practice Nurse at MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville is a collaborative member/leader of the healthcare team and practices under the supervision of the registered professional nurse in the delivery of holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective patient care demonstrated using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, licensed practical nurses are accountable to practice in accordance with standards established/endorsed by MercyOne leadership and by external regulators and accreditation agencies. Licensed practical nurses at MercyOne have responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and are expected to abide by the Code of Ethics for Nurses (2001).
Requirements
- Hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa.
- Graduation from an approved program for practical nurses is required.
- Maintain continuing education units per the state licensure requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice.
- Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and the use of the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to education and experience.
- Conduct nursing practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.
- Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
- Provide age-appropriate and culturally ethnically sensitive care.
- Maintain a safe environment of care.
- Educate patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
- Assure continuity of care.
- Communicate effectively about care.
- Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific basic and advanced competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area.
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- full benefits package
- opportunity for growth throughout the system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
