Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Renal * Hourly Incentive!
Company: Trinity-Health
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:Why
Saint Joseph Health System? Saint Joseph Health System is a
not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North
Central Indiana. Our system includes: Mishawaka Medical Center:
254-bed acute-care hospital located in Mishawaka Plymouth Medical
Center: 58-bed acute-care hospital located in Plymouth More than 85
providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network located across the
Saint Joseph and Marshall counties Community Health Centers and
additional points of access St Paul's is a 316 suite campus for
independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care,
long-term nursing care and numerous senior activities located in
South Bend Holy Cross is a 168 suite campus for rehabilitation and
wellness and skilled nursing programs located in South Bend Trinity
Tower with 84 affordable senior apartments located in downtown
South Bend VNA Home Care is our home care agency that helps
transition patients from the hospital to home and back to their
regular daily activities Saint Joseph PACE provides care and
services to seniors with chronic care needs allowing them to
maintain their independence in their homes for as long as possible
(transportation provided) AtSaint Joseph Health System, our values
give us strength. That character guides every decision we make -
even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor
our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by
investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to
set the standard for quality care. JOB SUMMARY Under the direction
of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse is
responsible for implementing, directing, communicating, and
documenting the nursing process.The Licensed Practical Nurse is a
patient advocate who provides a safe environment for patients,
visitors, and associates.The Registered Nurse practices in
accordance with current established standards of care and the
Indiana Nurse Practice Act.JOB DUTIESActively demonstrates the
organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all
times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres
to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety
and medical information. Contributes to patient assessments
collecting subjective and objective data. Collaborates with the RN
to implement the patient plan of care. Communicates with patients,
families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team
in the coordination and implementation of patient care. Supervises
and evaluates care given by non-licensed team members.Documents
nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient's
response. Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates
appropriate response. Provides teaching materials to patients and
family under the direction of the RN. Participates in the
development and modification of the plan of care based on the
patient's response. Provides a safe environment by adhering to
hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of
restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe
medication administration. Attends mandatory skills validation,
staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by
individual department standards. Assists with orientation of new
employees. Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and
standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans
and policies. Performs other related duties as assigned or as
workload or staffing variations require.JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE
COMPETENCIESEducation:Graduate of an accredited LPN
program.Licensure:LPN Indiana license. BLS certification on hire or
able to attain within 60 days.Experience:No experience required
other than educational program.Other Job Requirements:Knowledge and
skills necessary to follow a plan of care appropriate to the age of
the patient.Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or
days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or
organizational needs. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce
(through training and education, recruitment, retention, and
development), commitment and accountability, communication,
community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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