LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse- HospitalAlomere Health - Alexandria, MN 56308OverviewSalary Range $25.03 - $31.85 Hourly Position Type Part-Time with Full-Time Benefits Job Shift Rotation Category NurseDescriptionDepartment: Medical Surgical Peds Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent): Part-time (0.8 FTE)- 64 hours per pay period Benefit Status: Full-time Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions. Shift: 8 hour, 12 hour, or combination of the two available Hours Monday thru Thursday 8 Hr Shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm 11:00pm to 7:30am 12 Hr Shift: 7:00pm to 7:00amPosition ObjectiveThe licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct quality patient care under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, with the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Essential Responsibilities The following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. Assist with the assessment and/or reassessment of patients Observe, report and document subjective/objective data to maintain an accurate and timely medical record Initiate and/or assist with CPR and other patient safety requirements as defined by Alomere Health policy Prepare, administer, and record medication according to Alomere Health policy and procedure Recognize and attend to the psychosocial and developmental growth needs of patients and those persons significant to the patient Other Responsibilities Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or abilityQualificationsRequired Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing Program Active and current registration in the state of Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification Trauma Training Course- Soonest Available Opportunity or within one year of Hire Date for ICU and Med/Surg Nurses Stroke Training Courses- Soonest Available opportunity or within one year of hire for any nurse caring for a Stroke Patient Preferred Qualifications One year of clinical practice Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to record information concisely, accurately, and completely Ability to comply with established policies and procedures for safety and infection control when observing and/or giving direct patient care Ability to use equipment effectively and safely Union Position Yes Alomere Health