• Job Description

  Req#: 206967

  Overview

  Bonus Options: up to $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Shifts Available: Days

  Hours: 11:00am to 11:00pm

  Location: Providence Medical Cemter-Kansas City, KS

  As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department, you will provide high-quality care to patients with varied and complex health conditions. Working under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, you will play a crucial role in the fast-paced emergency environment. Your responsibilities will include patient assessment, performing critical interventions, and promoting high standards of patient care.

  Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

  Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

  Responsibilities

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Conduct initial assessments of patients' conditions and triage patients based on medical need and urgency.
  • Accurately monitor and record patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments as directed by physicians and/or RNs. Monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
  • Perform wound care, bandaging, and dressing changes as necessary.
  • Initiate and manage IV therapy as instructed by the healthcare team.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate electronic health records, documenting all aspects of patient care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, providing updates and explanations as required.
  • Assist with procedures, support families in crisis, and provide emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
  • Participate in emergency procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

  Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career in emergency care.

  Qualifications

  Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  1. Current and valid state license.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).4. Current ACLS certificate preferred or within 120 days of hire. 5. Current PALS certificate preferred or within 120 days of hire.

  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

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