<ul> <li>Area of Interest: LPN </li><li>Sign On Bonus: $5,000 </li><li>FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 </li><li>Department: NursingFloat-Resource- Logan </li><li>Shift: Part-time & Full-time Opportunities Available </li><li>Job ID: 163559 </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>LPN - Med/Surg or Resource Inpatient Units</p> <p>Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA</p> <p>Flexible Part-time & Full-time opportunities available (12 hour shifts - Day & Night opportunities). After application received, a Recruiter will contact you to discuss scheduling options.</p> <p>Responsible for providing safe and reliable patient care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Assists the RN in the nursing process, consistent with accepted and prevailing practice, which includes monitoring, observing, and reporting reactions to the patient's plan of care. Performs tasks or skills which fall within the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse.</p> <p>Why UnityPoint Health?</p> <p>At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.</p> <p>Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.? Here are just a few:</p> <ul> <li>Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. </li><li>Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. </li><li>Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. </li></ul> <p>With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.</p> <p>And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.</p> <p>Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care. Consults with supervisory RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate. </li><li>Obtains instruction and supervision, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or techniques. </li><li>Contributes to the admission assessment process by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner, within scope of practice. (The initial assessment must be performed by the RN.) </li><li>Assists in the identification of and supports a multidisciplinary approach to determine appropriate patient care interventions to maintain comfort, support human functions and responses and maintain an environment conducive to safety and well-being. </li><li>Assists the healthcare team to achieve the patient care outcomes and goals of care. </li><li>Administers medications and performs tasks within scope of practice. </li><li>Collaborates with the patient/family to anticipate steps needed to ensure safe transitions in care. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Completed an accredited LPN program. </li><li>Previous CNA/PCT experience preferred. </li><li>Possess current LPN licensure in the State of Iowa or compact state. </li><li>Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English. </li><li>Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic nursing procedures and the operation of specialized equipment. </li><li>Ability to successfully complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training. </li><li>Shall have knowledge and understanding of the laws governing licensure and function within the legal boundaries of their discipline. </li><li>Complies with established department routines, policies and procedures. </li></ul>