Patient Care (All Areas) or LPN - St. Luke's School of Nursing Students

Job Description

Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

 

 

 

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

To be considered for this position you must be accepted into or currently attending St Luke's School of Nursing.

Apply here to be connected to your campus of preference for in-patient opportunities in the St. Luke’s Network. Openings may vary by campus. Patient Care positions may include (but are not limited to): Patient Observation Attendant (POA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Emergency Tech, Nurse Aide/ Unit Clerk, Behavioral Health Tech (BHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Perioperative Aide, Anesthesia Tech, Phlebotomist and Lab Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs along with a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program to encourage and advance your career development in the Nursing Field. Any Full Time or Part Time position of 16 or more hours/week may qualify for tuition assistance and is not limited to the job titles in this posting.

St. Luke’s fosters an environment of partnership with other members of the health care team while also placing high importance on developing skills and celebrating the successes of our team. Our units are equipped with the latest advanced technology. Be a part of a premier and very special multi-disciplinary nursing team where relationships are highly valued, and trusting bonds are built with our patients!

Patient Care positions are responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care for patients across their life span. Patient Care positions work cooperatively under the direction of an RN or LPN.

The Licensed Practical Nurse works in collaboration with the treatment team to provide direct patient care and skilled tasks under the direction of a Physician, Advanced Practitioner or Registered Nurse.

EDUCATION:

Patient Care: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certifications as needed for select positions.

LPN: current state appropriate licensure

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

All positions require the ability to up to complete initial 6 business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation.

Individualized orientation program for all areas. Obtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to position. Basic computer skills required. Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network Assistive Personnel and Medical Terminology courses. Some positions may prefer related experience.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.  Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time.  Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.  Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs.  Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs.  Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher.  Frequently stoop and bend.  Frequently reach above should level.  Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.  Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies.  Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.