Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Oncology
Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description: 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) At Saint 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 DUTIES Actively 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 COMPETENCIES Education: 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. Note: Bargaining
unit employees are governed by the terms and conditions of their
respective collective bargaining agreements, which supersede the
Employment-At-Will Statement. 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.
Keywords: Saint Joseph Health System, Mishawaka , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Oncology, Healthcare , Mishawaka, Indiana
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