Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospital

Department:
Medical Surgical Peds Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent):
Part-time (0.8 FTE)- 64 hours per pay period

Benefit Status:
Full-time Benefits include

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Health Clinic (health+):
Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.

Please see more details about our benefits here:  8 hour, 12 hour, or combination of the two available

Hours

Monday thru Thursday8 Hr

Shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm11:00pm to 7:30am12 Hr

Shift: 7:00pm to 7:00amPosition Objective The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct quality patient care under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, with the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation.

Essential Responsibilities The following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
• Assist with the assessment and/or reassessment of patients
• Observe, report and document subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record
• Initiate and/or assist with CPR and other patient safety requirements as defined by Alomere Health policy
• Prepare, administer, and record medication according to Alomere Health policy and procedure
• Recognize and attend to the psychosocial and developmental growth needs of patients and those persons significant to the patient

Other Responsibilities
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications
• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Active and current registration in the state of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Trauma Training Course
- Soonest Available Opportunity or within one year of Hire Date for ICU and Med/Surg Nurses
• Stroke Training Courses
- Soonest Available opportunity or within one year of hire for any nurse caring for a Stroke Patient

Preferred Qualifications
• One year of clinical practice

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to record information concisely, accurately, and completely
• Ability to comply with established policies and procedures for safety and infection control when observing and/or giving direct patient care
• Ability to use equipment effectively and safely

Union Position Yes