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Licensed Practical Nurse job in Saint Louis, MO

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Saint Louis, MO CorTech LLC

Job Ref:  354075
Employer:  CorTech LLC
Job Type:  Contract
Salary and Benefits:  48.27/Per Hour
Remote:  No

Location

City:  Saint Louis, MO
Post Code:  63141
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Description

JobsRUs.com. is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse for our client in Saint Louis, MO!
Benefits Available!
Weekly Pay!
$48.27/Hour

Shift Details: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Qualifications: Recent inpatient hospital and EPIC experience are required for success on this fast paced unit

Licensure: Must have either a current LPN Temporary Permit/LPN license in the State of Missouri

Certifications: BLS Preferred, Missouri IV Certification *OR Certificate by Endorsement* is REQUIRED

Experience: One year+ of general medical surgical, orthopedic, neurology, and/or pediatric nursing. Recent inpatient hospital and EPIC experience are required for success on this fast paced unit

FLU : All travelers must be completely vaccinated PRIOR TO START. There are no exceptions.

General Comments

Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) . Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities

Involves patient and/or significant others in decisions regarding care
Assists the RN in admission and discharge process
Performs patient assessments as indicated by the patients condition or as directed by the RN
Performs patient hand offs utilizing patient safety tools (ex. SBAR, Report at Bedside, etc.) both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally as directed
Performs patient rounding, based on patient need and departmental guidelines
Facilitates communication of pertinent findings including significant changes in patient condition to RN in a timely manner
Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command
Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient/family and/or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team
Collaborating with the RN, evaluates patient response to care and in determining progress toward achievement of outcomes, and documents nursing interventions toward the patient/family promoting optimal health, healing, or dignified end of life when appropriate
Reinforces and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and/or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan
Collaborating with the RN, prioritizes care delivery according to the patients' needs and unit activities
Delegates, guides, and directs UAP's in tasks and is responsible for the care provided according to their documented competencies
Maintains relevant knowledge of Scope of Practice and Delegation limitations and follows policies/procedures
Completes hospital and required nursing competencies, mandatory in-services/MyEducation assignments and relevant certifications (ex. BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) within required time frame
Stays up to date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications
Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required
Participates in a hospital committee, special project or service as requested (ex. preceptor to LPN student, new LPN coworker, or UAP; participate on nursing practice team)
Participates in programs and projects directed toward own growth and development
Performs other duties as assigned or requested
ref: (354075)
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