Overview:
This is a Per Diem Position.
As the state's first private hospital, Saint John Hospital is a full-service, community hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. It has garnered five stars from Healthgrades for its treatment of sepsis, and it consistently receives the highest accolades for health care quality and safety. The hospital offers innovative medical care, employs excellent doctors, and has a compassionate staff that offers a 24/7 emergency room, outpatient surgical services, primary care clinic, intensive care unit, and skilled nursing care unit. The hospital also carries on the legacy of the Leavenworth sisters and will continue to deliver exceptional care to the surrounding community.
We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Outstanding Medical Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- and so much more.
Come Join a Team of dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities:
Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Med/Surg Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the medical-surgical unit, ensuring the best possible outcomes and maintaining the hospital’s standards of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians in the medical-surgical unit.
• Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vital signs, and carry out physician orders accurately.
• Assist with patient assessments, document patient conditions, and update care plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and emergencies.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state license.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).
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