Licensed Practical Nurse-Med Surg

Job Posting

RN or LPN-Med/Surg - Medical-Surgical Full-Time Position. Night Shift.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

• Follow the mission, vision and values of Salem Memorial District Hospital.
• Work under the supervision of the department director/charge nurse.
• Proactively recognize and assist patients/customers throughout the healthcare system, responding to their needs or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• When in Charge Nurse role, make assignments and facilitate continuity of care and patient safety.
• Use critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
• Follow hospital safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc., to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Maintain work area and equipment cleanliness according to department standards.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in‑services and required training.
• Keep abreast of current trends and knowledge through continuing education.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current LPN license (if employee is a new graduate, within 6 months of hire or after first successful attempt of Missouri state boards).
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

EOE

Additional Information:
Position Type:
Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift: Night

Contact Information:
Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72
Salem, MO 65560
Phone: