Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

LPN - SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisIt's more than a career, it's a callingWorker Type: RegularUnit/location: LPN - SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisSchedule: Varying days, 12hr shifts 7-1, every third weekend rotation and a holiday rotation. Can self-schedule during self-scheduling but shifts will be moved to balance staffing across the unit.Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your familyFulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!Job Summary:Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESContributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact StateWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 1006000128 Med Surg - 5S GenMed Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital