LPN

As our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, providing direct patient care within your scope of practice. This includes contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a diverse range of healthcare consumers. Your role is vital in addressing the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological needs of patients, aligning with our mission and core values. This is a local position based at Mercy-Corning Hospital, with approximately 25% travel required.

Every day you will apply the nursing process by following the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practitioner. You'll contribute to systematic patient assessments, including physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. You'll participate in developing and modifying patient care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on assessment data, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice. Your daily responsibilities will also involve care coordination, patient education, discharge planning, accurate documentation, and fostering a collaborative and safe work environment. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an LPN job seeker who thrives in a dynamic hospital setting.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a graduate of an LPN nursing program and possess a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Nebraska, along with current Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification. Strong critical thinking, excellent communication (verbal and written), and attention to detail are paramount. Healthcare jobs such as this require adaptability, customer service skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. If you're a detail-oriented LPN looking for a rewarding direct care role in a hospital environment, with an emphasis on patient-centered care and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

• Patient Care & Nursing Process: Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice, under RN/Licensed Practitioner supervision, and actively participates in the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) for healthcare consumers.
• Care Coordination & Education: Implements and modifies care plans, including care coordination, patient education, and discharge planning, ensuring adherence to standards of care and evidence-based practice.
• Documentation & Evaluation: Systematically documents all phases of the nursing process and evaluates patient progress toward goals, revising care plans as needed in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Professional Responsibility & Collaboration: Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility through ongoing development and education, maintains a safe work environment, and fosters a collaborative atmosphere within the nursing profession.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Associates Degree in Nursing 

Required Licensure and Certifications 

• Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa State Board of Nursing
• BLS
• ACLS, PALS (ACLS & PALS completed within 12 months of employment) will be acquired and maintained. 

At CHI Health Mercy Corning, our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether it's providing emergency care to a child, detecting a disease early enough to save a patient's life, or restoring a senior citizen's mobility and independence after an injury or fall, CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities, from primary care to oncology.