Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic Specialty Unit - St. Mary's Hospital
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**LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Acute Care – St. Mary's Hospital**
**Job Summary:**
The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) delivers safe and efficient care to patients using nursing interventions. The LPN is responsible for general clinical and clerical duties associated with direct and indirect patient care.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse
+ Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice
+ Performs phlebotomy services
+ Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team
+ Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner while using appropriate medical equipment as needed
+ Other duties as assigned
**Education:**
+ High School Degree or GED
+ Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program
**Certifications:**
+ Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse)
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)
**Experience:**
+ One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required)
**Training:**
+ EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required)
+ Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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