Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Surgical

Overview

LPN, 4 Surgical Inpatient Unit

Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA

Full-time, Days 

Eligible for $5,000 Sign-on bonus

28-bed unit caring for pre- and post-operative surgical patients. Nurses are trained to read telemetry strips and take care of cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Lasix, Insulin, etc. We have state-of-the-art bedside monitors in every patient room to facilitate the care of the patients. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

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Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care. Consults with supervisory RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate.
• Obtains instruction and supervision, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or techniques.
• Contributes to the admission assessment process by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner, within scope of practice. (The initial assessment must be performed by the RN.)
• Assists in the identification of and supports a multidisciplinary approach to determine appropriate patient care interventions to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses and maintain an environment conducive to safety and well-being.
• Assists the healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care.
• Administers medications and performs tasks within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with the patient/family to anticipate steps needed to ensure safe transitions in care.
• Informs supervisory RN of any changes in patient condition in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited LPN program.
• Previous CNA/PCT experience preferred.
• Possess current LPN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state.
• Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic nursing procedures and the operation of specialized equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training.
• Shall have knowledge and understanding of the laws governing licensure and function within the legal boundaries of their discipline.
• Complies with established department routines, policies and procedures