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SSM Health LPN - Med Surg in Saint Charles, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Are you looking to take that next step in your Healthcare career?
This role requires a compassionate professional who can effectively receive patient care assignments and carry out delegated tasks with competence, particularly for specific patient age groups. In an inpatient setting, you would be instrumental in monitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This includes performing various direct patient care tasks such as dressing changes, assisting with mobility, and preparing patients for discharge.
To show our appreciation for your skills and dedication, we are offering a generous $10,000 sign-on bonus for this position. This bonus is a testament to our commitment to attracting top talent like yourself and recognizing the value you bring to our organization.
Department: Med Surg - 5 CD
Patient Population: Adults
Schedule: Full Time Night Shift, (3) 12 hour shifts
Starting Pay: $20.78 per/hour(Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: Nights- $3.75, Weekends- $2.50
Location: St. Joseph St Charles
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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes 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.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant 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 CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1030000002 Med Surg - 5CD
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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