LPN Full-time

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. LPNs within the LPN Nursing Float Pool must be willing to work in Med/Surg, Pediatrics (Peds) and Obstetrics (OB)/Post-Partum.

Essential Functions

  • To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
  • Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN
  • Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
  • May administer medication. Documents patient care given
  • Assists RN with development of plan of care
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
  • Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
  • Able to assist the RN during delivery, assist in the care of the post-partum patient, assist in the care of the GYN patient and assist in the care of the neonate

Qualifications

Education

  • Completion of a Practical Nursing program

Licenses/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire date
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire date
  • As of June 20, 2024, PALS is required for OB Charge RN within 90 days as a new requirement
  • Current State LPN License required

Experience

  • Previous experience as an LPN is not required but is preferred

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