Licensed Practical Nurse

US-IL-Rock Island

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Req #: 177140
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

LPN Inpatient Openings!

Full Time-Day and Night Shift Available!

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

Be part of a dynamic, 46-bed medical-surgical Surgical/Orthopedic unit where your nursing skills play a vital role in patient recovery and outcomes. 

Our team cares for both pre- and post-operative surgical patients, as well as general medical patients, in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Nurses are trained across a wide range of surgical specialties, including knee and hip replacements, abdominal surgeries, and thoracic and vascular cases, providing opportunities to expand clinical expertise. 

You will also care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, UnityPoint Health's Philosophy of Nursing, and the Professional Nurse Practice Model, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and excellence in nursing practice.

What sets our Quad Cities/Muscatine Market apart? It's our NEW "Commit to Sit" Program-   As an RN Inpatient, participate in the "Commit to Sit" initiative by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhance compassionate, holistic care.

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. 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role. 
			
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