LPN-Acute Hospital

• Area of Interest: LPN
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Medical - 3 Medical- Logan
• Shift: Nights, 7p-7:30a with every third weekend and holiday rotation
• Job ID: 188493

Overview

LPN- 3 Medical

Allen Hospital - Waterloo

Full-time: Nights, 7p-7:30a with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Shift Differentials:

$2.05/hour from 3p-11p, $2.75/hour from 11p-7a, Additonal $2.50/hour weekend differential

3 Medical is a 25-bed inpatient unit. Staff here see a variety of general medical patients. There's a focus on respiratory illnesses, renal failure, altered mental status, or GI issues. On 3 Med, you will experience a wide variety of patients with high acuity. The teamwork on 3 Medical is stellar and you'll feel why after just a few shifts here!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're 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 you're in.  Here are just a few:

• 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.

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

• Deliver hands-on patient care within scope of practice, including administering medications, supporting comfort needs, and assisting with treatments and interventions.
• Contribute to admission assessments by collecting and documenting patient data, and collaborate with RNs and the care team to implement care plans, monitor progress, and support safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Provide input during rounding and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to ensure timely clinical response.
• Support safe care transitions by maintaining accurate, real-time documentation, participating in hand-offs, and communicating patient progress with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers to update care plans and ensure continuity of care across the hospitalization.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited LPN program required.

Experience:

• One (1) year of previous CNA/PCT experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid LPN license in the state(s) of practive including eligibility under an NLC multistate license required.

• Iowa Board of Nursing (IABON)

• Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WIDSPS)

• Dual licensed positions: Team members must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer. Proof of application is acceptable during this period - required within 90 days of hire.

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.

• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale-English preferred:

• National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke International

• Advanced De-escalation Training preferred:

• Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International Inc (MOAB)

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

• Uniform Data Systems Med-Rehab for Rehab units (UDSMR)

• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.

• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.

• IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.

• IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.