LPN Long Term Care Part Time

Employment Opportunities

Part time

Evening Shift

Centerville offers affordable living and a welcoming atmosphere. The Centerville Community School District serves local families, and Indian Hills Community College provides higher education nearby. The town features parks, trails and cultural events that make it ideal for families seeking a slower pace. MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, a 25?bed critical?access hospital, offers emergency/trauma stabilization, acute and skilled care including cancer, heart and vascular, neurology, pediatrics, primary care, surgery, therapy and rehab services. It emphasizes personalized rural community health care.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients. Registered nurses provide nursing services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being of each resident, as determined by resident assessment and implementing plan of care.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize nursing process which includes patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of nursing care, implementing interventions, and evaluation of patient status in relationship to above
• Executes regimen prescribed by physician within guidelines of nursing practice
• Performs and/or supervises activities/functions which require knowledge and skill level currently ascribed to the licensed practical nurse and seeks assistance when these are beyond scope of preparation
• Provides leadership and direction in the supervision of others in carrying out the nursing process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure and Certifications Current RN license in State of Iowa, Current basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from American heart Association Dependent Adult Mandatory reporter training 30 days upon hire and recertification every 5 years. Obtains education requires for license renewal

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Works to promote a positive atmosphere in LTC

Provides direct care to the residents (feeding, bathing, dressing, ambulation, stock supply room, pass water.linens etc.)

Communicate changes in resident's condition to appropriate members of the health care team

Follow universal precautions for infection control

Correctly using mechanical devices for moving,lifting and transferring residents to promote safety

Works to emulate mercy Mission of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence each day

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.