Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Outpatient Surgery

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Surgery
Job Type: Full Time Day Shift 0530-1400
Commitment Bonus of $10000 (2 years)

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services including emergency medicine critical care services medical/surgical acute rehabilitation obstetrics and pediatrics as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services wound care pain clinic sleep lab pathology and so much more.

Where We Are:

Ottumwa is a center for cultural and commercial development known for its low cost of living abundant recreation and entertainment and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. Youll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more

Position Summary:

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.
• Monitors documents and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN physician patient and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited LPN program
• Current LPN license in state of practice

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Handle with Care preferred

EEOC Statement:

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.