Telemetry LPN

Mission Regional Medical center•Kansas City, KS

34d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Telemetry LPN, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will assist with patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart activity and vital signs. The Tele LPN will provide basic nursing care while supporting the specialized needs of telemetry patients. Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's Telemetry unit, LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety. Bonus: Up to $10,000 Shift's Available: Days Employment Type: Full-Time Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm (12-hour shifts) Location: Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits

Requirements

Current and valid state license
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
IV certification upon hire (state specific)

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate collection of specimens with appropriate patient labels before sending to the Lab.
Uses two different patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, administering medications or performing any procedure on a patient.
Follows all medication policies including the medication reconciliation policy consistently.
Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, equipment, personnel and supplies.
Demonstrates understanding of the roles and functions of other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Collaborates with other members of the health team and manages unit issues and/or concerns effectively at the lowest level possible.