LPN Flex Solutions

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
• May administer medication. Documents patient care given
• Assists RN with development of plan of care
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

Education

• Graduate of Practical Nursing Program

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Candidate must be an LPN with a minimum of one year experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• BLS required upon hire

Experience

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Must have worked in a hospital setting, within the preceding 12-month period
• Must be willing to work in a temporary status for a 13-week period
• Be available and cooperative to work the time period as assigned and scheduled by the unit manager/director’s discretion, which may include a varied shift
• Work alternating weekends and holidays - as scheduled