What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Emergency Room position at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System?
Emergency Service Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Summary
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a part time position (0.5 Status)
Assists Registered Nursing Staff and Emergency Physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the RN or Physician and within the scope of practice of the LPN. Performs unit secretarial tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process in providing patient care.
Performs secretarial duties: answering phones, placing calls, order entry, logging patient information, and obtaining old records.
Assists with cleaning of patient treatment areas.
Restocks and orders supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts.
Cleans instruments and utensils and delivers to sterile processing department.
Observes and reports changes in patient's physical and emotional condition.
Transports patients to appropriate areas.
Performs medication administration and technical skills within the scope of practice of an LPN, such as insertion of IV's, and NG's.
Provides education and reviews discharge instructions for the patient and family.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an approved accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program and previous experience as an Emergency Room Care Technician or clinic setting desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Holds or is eligible for current licensure in the State of South Dakota.
Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office applications and CPSI.
Benefits
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Roth IRA retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
