Clinical Nurse - LPN - Inpatient Med Surg

Clinical Nurse - LPN - Inpatient Med Surg Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System. Responsibilities Job Summary Position Summary / Career Interest: Day and Night Shift AvailableTo act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team and supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the facility. Will provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting of individual patients including but not limited to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/ surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit as outlined in the unit orientation checklist Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychologic and cognitive status. Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled, consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes. Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Performs documentation on the floor and in the patient record, in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events. Follows organizational policies & procedures in providing safe patient care. Attends all mandatory inservices and participates in staff meetings. Performs other duties as assigned / required. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Licensed Practical Nurse Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required Licensure and Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Certified - Single State - State Board of Nursing Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Knowledge Requirements Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection. Giving back In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year. Team-based culture At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place. Support and Resources We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options. Tuition Reimbursement We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits. 401(a) We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute. Success Profile What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination. Acccountable to Team Takes Initiative Possesses Integrity Desire to Grow & Develop Our Culture Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people. Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient. Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare. We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally. Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients. Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best. We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence. We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs. We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients. We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events. Areas of interest Select a job category from the list of options. Select a location from the list of options. Finally, click “Add” to create your job alert. Job Category Location Clinical Support; Nursing, Great Bend, Kansas, United States Remove #J-18808-Ljbffr