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Position Overview:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pulmonary/Gastrointestinal Unit
Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time, with weekend and holiday rotations
Shifts: Nights and Days
Eligibility for Benefits: Yes
Shift Differential: Available for qualifying shifts
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for eligible candidates
The Pulmonary/Gastrointestinal Unit is a 23-bed Medical Surgical department that offers a comprehensive learning environment while caring for patients with diverse medical conditions, particularly focusing on pulmonary issues. This unit provides opportunities to enhance critical thinking and nursing independence within a collaborative team. Our nursing staff is empowered to advocate for advancements in the nursing field. By working closely with resident physicians, participating in professional governance, and engaging in nurse residency initiatives, we apply evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. We invite you to consider joining our team to help shape the future of healthcare.
Innovative Care Model:
UnityPoint Health is implementing a groundbreaking care delivery model. The Collaborative Care approach allows all members of the multidisciplinary team to operate at the peak of their capabilities, utilizing your unique skills and training.
As an LPN within this model, you will deliver care to a designated group of patients, employing all the competencies acquired through your training. Supported by an RN and other team members, you will perform tasks within your scope of practice, including but not limited to:
- Delivering safe, patient-centered care under the guidance of an RN.
- Collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
- Conducting ongoing assessments and monitoring vital signs.
- Administering medications as prescribed.
- Providing evidence-based patient education from the point of admission.
- Documenting daily progress towards care objectives.
- Executing bedside procedures (e.g., foley catheter insertion, NG tube placement, dressing changes, drain management).
- Facilitating discharge education and reviewing instructions with patients and caregivers.
- Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Why Choose UnityPoint Health?
- Team Commitment: Recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years, reflecting our dedication to our team members.
- Culture: At UnityPoint Health, your contributions matter. Experience a workplace culture driven by strong values and a commitment to doing what is right for those we serve.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers a variety of benefits that cater to your needs and priorities, regardless of your life stage.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to ensuring every voice is heard, regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Professional Development: We believe in providing support and development opportunities as a vital part of a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Engagement: Be a key contributor to our mission of enhancing the health of the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care:
- Demonstrates the necessary knowledge and clinical skills to care for individuals with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses.
- Engages in patient and family education activities, utilizing appropriate resources to create individualized teaching and discharge plans.
- Delivers hands-on nursing care through the nursing process to achieve quality patient outcomes.
- Supports and reinforces care provided by other team members.
- Provides direction and supervision to unlicensed assistive personnel, demonstrating appropriate clinical judgment and delegation.
- Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to meet overall goals.
- Exhibits effective communication skills to build rapport with patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring compliance with legal documentation requirements.
- Maintains a strong commitment to the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Contributes to the assessment of patients' physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs, along with their educational and discharge requirements.
- Collaborates with rehabilitation team members to enhance the interdisciplinary care plan.
- Implements the interdisciplinary care plan within the LPN scope of practice, providing nursing care and education directly or through support staff.
- Participates in evaluating nursing care and modifying plans as necessary to achieve measurable goals.
- Engages in team conferences and meetings, contributing to team decision-making within the scope of practice.
- Works with team members to ensure optimal recovery opportunities for patients.
- Collaborates with staff nurses and team members to provide cost-effective care through appropriate clinical measures.
- Communicates effectively to facilitate group processes and team building.
- Advocates for patients' and families' rights in care decisions.
- Practices in accordance with federal and state regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
Clinical Excellence & Patient Education:
- Reinforces patient education regarding disease processes and teaches nursing techniques to empower patients and families in self-care.
- Assists patients and families in preparing for self-management and decision-making responsibilities, promoting independence and goal achievement.
- Supports the teaching provided by staff nurses and specialists, offering resource materials for evolving patient needs.
- Prioritizes patient and workplace safety by preventing errors and reporting concerns promptly.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Essential qualifications necessary for performing the core functions of this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Not mandatory for fulfilling the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Completion of an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
Experience:
Experience or clinical exposure in Post-Acute Care or Acute Care settings.
Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office. Customer-focused with critical thinking abilities.
Other:
Utilization of standard equipment necessary for fulfilling essential job functions. Occasional travel to other facilities may be required.
