Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Under limited supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in carrying out the phases of the nursing process as appropriately delegated by the Registered Nurse. Performs activities and functions of patient care within the legal scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Iowa, and in accordance with Mercy Medical Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Adheres to the principles of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and mission of Mercy in all aspects of job performance.

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we work continuously to inspire one another and are dedicated to do what is right. Our colleagues are proud to go the extra mile.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

About the job:

Under limited supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in carrying out the phases of the nursing process as appropriately delegated by the Registered Nurse. Performs activities and functions of patient care within the legal scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Iowa, and in accordance with Mercy Medical Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Adheres to the principles of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and mission of Mercy in all aspects of job performance.

What you will do:

• Utilizing the nursing process, assists the registered nurse in providing patient care from a holistic approach, specific to the age of the patient population identified within the department/unit scope of service, and in accordance with the department/unit standards.

• Demonstrates ability to anticipate/identify physical, psycho­logical, social and spiritual needs of the patient and appropriately reports to the Registered Nurse.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and other multi-disci­plinary team members, as well as patient, families and significant others.

• Implements and documents appropriate teaching needs to pa­tient/ family/significant others as delegated by the registered nurse.

• Prioritizes and implements appropriate interventions and treatments as delegated by the registered nurse, utilizing the formulated plan of care.

• Collaborates with the registered nurse to evaluate and document patient responses to the plan of care, medications, treatments and therapies (ongoing pa­tient assessments).

• Identifies and communicates significant changes in pa­tient status (potential or actual adverse pa­tient occurrences) to the registered nurse.

• Reports and records aspects of data collection/tasks performed into the patient record accurately and concisely.

• Administers medications (excluding intravenous administration) safely utilizing acquired knowledge and skills according to the physician's order.

• Intravenous Therapy- Procedures which may be assumed if delegated by the RN are as follows:

• Adds unmixed bags to established IV lines

• Regulate rate of non-medicated IV solutions

• Discontinue IV therapy

• Ensures that documentation accurately reflects supplies, equipment and services provided.

• Performs aseptic and sterile treatments/procedures per registered nurse delegation and physician order, and in compliance with Mercy Medical Center’s policy and procedure.

• Maintains knowledge and demonstrates competency in use of patient equipment.

What we are looking for:

• Requires current Iowa LPN license.

• Must successfully complete nursing service orientation and unit-based orientation.

Why MercyOne Western Iowa?

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

About MercyOne and Trinity Health

We are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life so you can get well—and stay well. With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond. MercyOne Western Iowa is a member of Trinity Health

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Mission defines us:

MercyOne serves with fidelity to the Gospel as a compassionate, healing ministry of Jesus Christ to transform the health of our communities.

Our timeless Values guide us:

• Reverence

• Integrity

• Commitment to the Poor

• Compassion

• Excellence

• Justice

• Stewardship

MercyOne Cultural Beliefs direct us:

• Be ONE: I benefit from and strengthen MercyOne.

• Personalize Care: Your experience. My responsibility.

• Own It!: I own my actions to deliver our key results.

• Improve Daily: I make improvements every day for those we serve including each other.

• Innovate: I imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran