Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN, Renal Weekend
Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Weekend 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 : --- 254-bed acute-care
hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center --- 58-bed acute-care
hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center --- More than 85 providers
in the Saint Joseph Physician Network What we offer: NO mandatory
overtime Benefits first day of employment (including: medical,
dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD Sign-On Bonus Retirement savings
account with employer match Generous paid time off programs
Employee referral incentive program Tuition/professional
development reimbursement Nursing Scholarship opportunities State
of the art equipment Supportive team approach Unlimited CEUs 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. Education Requirements:
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. 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, Renal Weekend, Healthcare , Mishawaka, Indiana
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