LPN-Surgical Specialty Unit

* Area of Interest: LPN

* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4

* Department:
Surgical - 3 SSU

* Shift: Every other weekend, 16 hrs/wk.

* Job

Overview

The LPN is responsible for providing safe and reliable patient care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN assists in the monitoring, observing, and reporting reactions to the patient's plan of care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

* Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

* Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.  Here are just a few:

* Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

* Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

* Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

* Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.

* Consults with RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate.

* Obtains instruction and supervision, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or techniques.

* Shall have knowledge and understanding of the laws governing licensure and function within the legal boundaries of their discipline.

* Complies with established department routines, policies and procedures.

* Contributes to the admission assessment process by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. Data collection includes:

* Observation of patient

* Noting change in condition

* Signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status

* Assists in the identification of appropriate patient care interventions to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conducive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment.

* Assists the healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.

* May receive telephone, verbal and written physician orders and process per hospital policy. May implement orders following RN acknowledgement.

* Administers medications, including IV fluids, and performs tasks within scope of practice.

* Integrates multidisciplinary approach to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses, and maintain an environment conductive to safety and well-being. Implements measures to promote a safe environment.

* Incorporates the St. Luke's Hospital's Comfort/C.A.R.E.…