Mishawaka, IN, 46546, USA
5 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - Weekends
**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** 12 Hour Night Shift **Description:** **_Why Saint Joseph Health System?_** _Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana._ **_What we offer:_** + _NO mandatory overtime_ + _Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD_ + _Sign-On Bonus_ + _Retirement savings account with employer match_ + _Generous paid time off programs_ + _Employee referral incentive program_ + _Tuition/professional development reimbursement_ + _Nursing Scholarship opportunities_ + _State of the art equipment_ + _Supportive team approach_ + _Unlimited CEUs_ At **Saint Joseph Health System** , our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. **JOB DUTIES** Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Contributes to patient assessments collecting subjective and objective data. Collaborates with the RN to implement the patient plan of care. Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care. Supervises and evaluates care given by non-licensed team members. Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient’s response. Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response. Provides teaching materials to patients and family under the direction of the RN. Participates in the development and modification of the plan of care based on the patient’s response. Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration. Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards. Assists with orientation of new employees. Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies. Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require. **JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES** **Education:** Graduate of an accredited LPN program. **Licensure:** Current Indiana License. **Experience:** None **Other Job Requirements:** Knowledge and skills necessary to follow a plan of care appropriate to the age of the patient.BLS certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days. Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs. **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
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