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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Mullins Nursing Center PRN

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Job Location drjobs

Marion, IA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Awesome PRN opportunity for an experienced LPN looking for work at the Mullins Nursing Center. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at or for more information.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001675 MAR - Standard Care Hall 2 (MNH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Position Summary

  • The LPN Personal Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and MUSC Health standards.
  • Reports to Director of Nursing (DON) or other nursing supervisor

Working Conditions

  • Attends and participates in continuing education programs
  • Works in department as well as throughout facility
  • Subject to frequent interruptions
  • Involved with patients care team members visitors government agencies/personnel etc. under all conditions and circumstances
  • Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients family members etc.
  • Works beyond normal working hours on weekends and holidays and in other positions temporarily as necessary
  • Subject to falls burns from equipment odors etc. throughout the workday
  • Possible exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Education Experience and Licensure/Certifications

  • Must have attended an accredited LPN program
  • Must be currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
  • One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
  • Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Requirements

  • Must have advanced knowledge in field of practice
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Must be knowledgeable of skilled nursing facility practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing longer term care and short term rehabilitation functions in the post-acute care facility
  • Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of clinical services department
  • Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: direct nursing care nursing leadership patient rights and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all care team members vendors etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to MUSC Healths Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the nursing care unit
  • Must be able to assign duties instruct and provide clinical supervision to CNAs
  • Must be able to chart appropriately and timely
  • Must be able to monitor and report changes in patient condition

  • Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Must demonstrate dependable regular attendance
  • Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Must be able to sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
  • Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language
  • Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder lift and carry 35 lbs and push/pull 35 lbs

Additional Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card. Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Experience: LPN experience required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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Employment Type

Part-Time

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