LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse): Hospice House

Trinity Health

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. At MercyOne Genesis Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing a medical home with high quality care where the focus is on you and your family’s health. We are the largest medical group in the Quad-Cities providing our community care where it wants it and care when it needs it. LPN Location: Hospice House Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday 0800-1600 No weekends Occasional on call in 4 hour shifts Seeing patients in the community Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an LPN in our Hospice House! As an LPN at MercyOne, you will support and provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for clinic patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner. Key accountabilities include assisting the practitioner during procedures; communicating patient data for planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; using critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice; supporting Professional Practice Standards as defined by American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN); and actively participating in quality monitoring. General Requirements: • The job requires the provision of occasional guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. • Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated. • Key Relationships: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructors, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Vendors/Clients, Third Party Payors/Insurance Companies, Auditors/Review Agencies, Local Governments, News Media, Attorneys

Requirements

• Highschool Plus Additional course work up to 1 year in nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa or Illinois required upon Hire. Second State License required in 12 months
• Basic Life Support
• Less than one year experience Required

Nice To Haves

• Training in ICD, CPT, Best Practices for Immunizations preferred

Responsibilities

• support and provide safe, effective, and culturally competent care for clinic patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse or practitioner
• assisting the practitioner during procedures
• communicating patient data for planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• using critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice
• supporting Professional Practice Standards as defined by American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)
• actively participating in quality monitoring

Benefits

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
• Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED