Area of Interest
LPN Sign On Bonus 5000
FTE Hours per pay period. 9
Department 3A Medical Shift 7am-7pm
Job ID 177664
Overview
UnityPoint-St. Lukes Hours Full-time 7am-7pm 12hr shifts and every third weekend Sign-On Bonus 5000
Join Our Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Be a Nurse Extraordinaire
Are you passionate about guiding patients and their families through every step of their healthcare journey? Youll leverage your LPN skills and practice under the skilled supervision of the Registered Nurse in coordinating the care of patients and families.
If youre energized by building trusting relationships, collaborating across teams, and delivering compassionate evidence-based care that truly makes a difference, we want you with us.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
• Paid time off • Parental leave • 401K matching • Employee recognition program • Dental and health insurance • Paid holidays • Short and long-term disability • Pet insurance
We even offer early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career, and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Provides direction and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technician) demonstrates clinical judgment appropriate for Iowas LPN scope of practice uses problem-solving techniques and time-management principles and delegates appropriately.
Assists in creating a positive work environment by working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.
Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff, and all customers.
Complies with all policies and procedures and guides team members with compliance.
Maintains a safe and clean environment. Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention, and risk management policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.
Licenses
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three months from the date of hire.
Must obtain and maintain NIHSS education prior to the end of orientation and complete every two years.
Completion of eight hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer-patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.