BHU LPN - Behavioral Health Unit - Licensed Practical Nurse

BHU LPN - Behavioral Health Unit - Licensed Practical Nurse

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Position Purpose
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse works with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.

Employment Type
:
Part Time
Shift
: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description
Employment Type
:
Part Time
24 hours weekly
Shift
:
Nights
Position Purpose
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse works with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.

What You Will Do

• Assists in assessing and evaluating the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and educational needs and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care including the discharge plan, based on standards of nursing practice, health center policy, and patient/family needs using clinical/critical thinking skills
• Provides, facilitates, and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patient/family based on the teaching plan developed by the registered nurse.
• Adapts positively to the ever-changing health care environment by supporting technology and process changes.
• Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to registered nurse and to multidisciplinary caregivers.
• Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in-services and educational opportunities.
• Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources.
• Serves and supports process improvement teams, which influence customer satisfaction, clinical outcomes and financial stability.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 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

Ministry/Facility Information
Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.