Licensed Practical Nurse Sturgis Long Term Care

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Starting Pay Rate Range

$24.10 - $27.70

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

At Monument Health, LPNs are a valued part of the healthcare team, and your commitment to providing patient-focused care is paramount. You will work with colleagues who share your dedication to teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, in an environment that is supportive and encouraging.

As an LPN in Long Term Care, you will be a significant customer service asset when catering to the needs of residents. The care team you are a part of emphasizes relationship-centered care promoting safety, reliability, and efficiency to maximize health outcomes. Your nursing skills apply in conducting patient assessments, planning individualized care, delivering treatments, and evaluating outcomes. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, family members, and social supports, you will advocate the welfare of the residents.

We believe that it is our responsibility to create a positive and supportive working environment for all members of our team, where everyone feels valued and respected.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
? Supportive work culture
? Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
? Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
? Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
? Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
? Opportunities for growth and advancement
? Tuition assistance/reimbursement
? Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)
? Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:
? Appropriately delivers medications and vaccinations based on policy and their authorized domain of practice.
? Adequate resources will be provided in patient care areas as needed, and the assistant will ensure that items are restocked promptly.
? Provide support to the Medical Assistant or Clinical Assistant in communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding treatment options.
? The assistant collaborates with the RN to gather necessary data during the admission assessment process by auditing, observing, and reviewing charts while adhering to age-appropriate criteria.
? The assistant is responsible for assisting the registered nurse in every stage of the nursing process, from initial assessment to ongoing evaluation, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, comprehensive care.
? Providing timely and accurate updates to the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care supports communication, collaboration, and coordination among healthcare professionals
? Keeps patient throughput seamless and orderly by prioritizing care based on individual needs and making swift, confident decisions.
? Shows expertise and acumen necessary for implementing physician orders, medical practices, and nursing interventions.
? Multidisciplinary relationships can lead to more creative solutions by allowing individuals to leverage their unique skills and backgrounds.
? Instructs the individual, their loved ones, and the healthcare staff in the treatment regimen and objectives.
? Contributes to the appraisal, planning, execution and review of healthcare in various intricate situations with reliance on evidence-based care.
? Prompt, correct and suitable documentation of clinical care offered to patients is generated.
? Any other duties as instructed.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience; 1+ years of Licensed Practical Nurse Experience

Physical Requirements:

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Long Term Care

Department

MHSC-ST Long Term Care-Skilled Nursing

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital

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