LPN / LVN - Orthopedics

Area of Interest : LPN

Salary Range : $24.50-$36.76

Sign On Bonus : $5,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.9

Department : Surg / Ortho RI 6S- RI

Shift : Varied

Job ID : 173668

Overview

LPN Inpatient Openings!

Full Time-Day and Night Shift Available!

$5000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time (0.8 or higher)

Why UnityPoint Health?

"Commit to Sit" - As a Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient, participate in the "Commit to Sit" initaitve by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhanse compassionate, holistic care.

Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare ()  by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture ()   guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities ()   is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few :

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Qualifications

Education :

• Successful completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program from an accredited college.

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois.

Must apply within 90 days for licensure in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS.)

Must obtain ACLS certification within three (3) months from date of hire.