LPN-P5 SurgicalNeuroTraumaOrtho
LPN-P5 SurgicalNeuroTraumaOrtho
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Overview
Overview:
Acute LPN Powell 5 Surgical/Neuro/Trauma/Ortho Methodist
FullTime and PartTime weekend and holiday rotation
Shift: Days Nights
Benefits Eligible
Shift Differential for qualifying shifts
SignOn Bonus: $5000 for qualifying candidates
Join our NEW model of care!
UnityPoint Health is embarking on an exciting and innovative care delivery model. Our new Collaborative Care Model (CCM) enables all members of the multidisciplinary care team to practice at the top of their scope leveraging your unique skills training and strengths.
As an LPN in this care model you will provide care for a specified group of patients utilizing all the skills you have gained in obtaining your license. With the support of an RN and other team members of the care group you will perform tasks or skills within your scope of practice including but not limited to:
- Provide safe and reliable patient centered care with support and supervision of an RN.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Manage care with ongoing assessments and vitals.
- Administer medications as ordered by the provider.
- Provide evidencedbased patient education starting at admission.
- Document daily progress toward care plan goals.
- Complete bedside procedures (e.g. foley NG dressing changes drains etc..
- Provide discharge education and review instructions with patient and/or caregivers.
- Document in the electronic medical record
Why UnityPoint Health
- Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcareby Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Recognized as a valuable member of the Acute Care team the LPN practices under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and assists patients while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Actions are team oriented to successfully provided patient/family care and high level of satisfaction through evidence based practice. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
Performs handson nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for patients
Reinforces the care provided by other team members
Provides direction and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technician) demonstrates clinical judgment appropriate for Iowas LPN scope of practice uses problem solving techniques and timemanagement principles and delegates appropriately
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with patients their families and health team members and to ensure the fulfilment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement
Contributes to the assessment of the physical psychological sociocultural and spiritual dimensions of patients and their families as well as their educational and discharge needs
Contributes to the evaluation of the nursing care and to the modification of the plan as needed to achieve measurable goals and objectives
Intervenes with team members and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the optimal opportunity for recovery is made available to the patient.
Collaborates with the staff nurse and other team members to achieve costeffective care by utilizing appropriate clinical measures to meet emergent physical psychosocial and spiritual situations
Communicates effectively and interacts in a manner that facilitates the group process and team building.
Offers input into team decision making within their scope of practice.
Advocates and supports the rights of patients and families with care decisions.
Intervenes on behalf of patients along with the staff nurse to ensure that medical and nonmedical professionals work to maximize patients success at time of discharge and beyond.
Practice reflects knowledge of federal/state regulatory and accrediting agencies i.e. Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA).
Work Environment & Culture Focus: Participates in interdisciplinary care of patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.
Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources in a timely manner
Able to assume assignment of noncomplex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment as directed by nurse
Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patients care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
Participates when appropriate in bedside shift report
Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers
Participates in intentional rounds communicates any next level of care needs.
Performance Improvement Focus: Actively participates in data collection analysis problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.
Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care evidencebased practices national patient safety goals core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient family departments providers)
Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs anticipates patient/family needs
Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards
Identifies practice problems on the unit with solutions generated.
Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Advocates for policies and services that promote quality patient care and professional nursing practice.
Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research
Patient Education Focus: Adapts teaching strategies appropriately to meet the patients/familys age specific needs.
Adapts teaching strategies based on patients response readiness to learn and level of comprehension as directed by nurse.
Takes cultural agespecific gender and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures illness hospital experience etc. under the direction of nurse.
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education
Utilizes health patient education system and other resources for patients and family members
Completes discharge education with patients and/or caregiver.
Utilizes teachback method of education.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Maintains current licenses certifications annual education and competency requirements for the position.
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA JCAHO DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Successful completion of a licensed practical nurse program from an accredited college.
Experience:
Experience or clinical time in PostAcute Care or an Acute Care environment.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three 3 months from date of hire.
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle rental or own vehicle.
Employment Type
Part-Time
