What is the role of a LPN at Mary Greeley Medical Center?

The LPN position at Mary Greeley Medical Center is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this LPN job located?

Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States

What type of employment is offered for this LPN role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this LPN job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the LPN position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

LPN at Mary Greeley Medical Center

LPN

Position Summary
- Under general direction, protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. Prevents illness and injury. Alleviates suffering through the diagnosis and treatment. Advocates for patients and their families. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - If LPN has completed a board-approved intravenous therapy course and submits proof of completion, the LPN may work under expanded scope of practice following the guidelines per the Iowa Board of Nursing’s Scope of Service
  - Addition of IV solutions without adding medications to established peripheral intravenous sites
  - Regulation of the rate of nonmedicated intravenous solutions to established peripheral intravenous sites
  - Administration of maintenance doses of analgesics via the patient-controlled analgesia pump set at a lock-out interval to established peripheral intravenous sites
  - Discontinuation of peripheral intravenous therapy
  - Administration of prefilled heparin or saline syringe flush, prepacked by the manufacturer or premixed and labeled by a registered pharmacist or registered nurse, to an established peripheral lock, in a licensed hospital setting
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  - Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing.
  - Graduation from a school of nursing.
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
  - Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Proficient in communication skills.
  - Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.
  - Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups.
  - Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change.
  - Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.
  - Ability to read and understand chart documentation.
  - Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
  - Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

LPN at Mary Greeley Medical Center – Ames, Iowa

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