Overview:
The Med-Surge Renal Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with renal conditions in a medical-surgical environment. The LPN position involves collaborating with registered nurses and healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care, manage chronic renal issues, and assist in medical procedures. The ideal Med/Surg Renal LPN will demonstrate strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Responsibilities:
1. Current and valid state license.
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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bonus Options: up to $7,500 (paid out over 2 years every 90 days)
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Scheduled Hours: 7pm to 7am
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center Kansas City, MO
The Med-Surge Renal Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with renal conditions in a medical-surgical environment. The LPN position involves collaborating with registered nurses and healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care, manage chronic renal issues, and assist in medical procedures. The ideal Med/Surg Renal LPN will demonstrate strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective medical-surgical nursing interventions.
- Regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs and other assessments, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately, maintaining strict compliance with healthcare regulations and institutional policies.
- Work collaboratively with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver a comprehensive care plan tailored to each patient's needs.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medical procedures, and postoperative care strategies, enhancing their understanding and involvement in care.
- Assisting in managing the workflow of the Med-Surg Renal floor, including prioritizing tasks and responding promptly to crises or urgent situations.
- Uphold infection control policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe and effective healthcare environment.
- Provide wound care, catheter care, and other nursing duties as required.
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
1. Current and valid state license.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained.
3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).
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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
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