LPN - Full-Time Nights - $4,000 Sign-on Bonus

Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU) Position

The cardiac medical unit is a 35-bed department consisting of multidisciplinary teams of RNs, LPNs, nurse technicians, and ancillary staff. We work together to provide compassionate patient care for stroke and dialysis patients. CMU serves Freeman and our community as the designated stroke floor to help maintain a Level II Stroke Accreditation. We serve a population of hemodynamically stable neuro-medical and renal patients. Our team culture is built on the Freeman Five Star Promise: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Ownership, and Professionalism.

In conjunction with the medical plan, under the direction of a professional RN, participates in the systematic and continual assessment of the physical, emotional, clinical, and psychosocial needs of assigned patients and families; the planning and implementation of appropriate interventions; and the evaluation of effectiveness and adjustment of a plan as indicated in a timely manner in the provision of safe and effective care.

Requirements:

• IV Certification.
• Current Missouri Practical Nurse License or current practical nurse license from a compact state. If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence.
• If no experience as an RN or LPN in a hospital setting or it has been more than 5 years since last worked in a hospital setting, nurses must successfully pass Patient Care Orientation (PCO) within 30 days.
• AHA ACLS within 120 days.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 90 days.
• ALSS- Advanced Stroke Life Support within 180 days.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 120 days.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) within 120 days.
• RN Competency Day annually by transcript due date.
• Stroke CEU hours - 8 per year annually by transcript due date.

Freeman Perks and Programs:

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the assessment of patients
• Participates in the development of patient's plan of care
• Participates in plan of nursing care in a safe and effective manner
• Participates in coordination of care in collaboration with healthcare team
• Accurately documents patient treatment and response and maintains an accurate account in patient record
• Demonstrates professional behavior
• Demonstrates good customer service skills, communicates and works effectively with others