Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Progressive Care Unit
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Job Location:
Cape Girardeau, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse I - V Department Director Patient Care Manager Shift Administrator and Vice President of Patient Care the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality care of patients assigned by utilizing the nursing process as defined in the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. The LPN will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. Demonstrates understanding of the unique physical and psychological needs of the pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information necessary to provide quality care.JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program- required
Certification & Licensures:
- Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri or eligible for licensure while having a Missouri work permit- required
- BLS Certification- required
- IV Certified- required
Experience:
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred but not required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization and are a tobacco or nicotine user you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Saint Francis Medical Center is a 289-bed facility serving more than 650,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center ... View more
