Lutheran Health Network
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Days Med Surg
Lutheran Health Network, Warsaw, Indiana, United States, 46580
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Days Med Surg
Employer: Lutheran Health Network
Salary and Benefits Competitive salary with a $25,000 Sign On Bonus and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and student loan repayment up to $20,000.
Schedule Full-Time (0.9 FTE) 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and collaborates with the healthcare team. The LPN conducts assessments, administers medications, implements care plans, and ensures compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Telemetry LPN
Record and report cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
Monitor vital signs and provide basic care.
Administer medications and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
Report any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Licenses and Certifications
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – State licensure required
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse – required
BCLS – Basic Life Support – required
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – preferred
State Specific Requirements
Alabama: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPI certifications required.
Florida: ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.
Georgia: ACLS, PALS, NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Indiana: CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
Mississippi: ACLS, PALS, NRP required; STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
New Mexico: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale, and STABLE certifications required; STABLE required within 6 months of employment.
North Carolina: ACLS, PALS, NRP required.
Oklahoma: ACLS, PALS, NRP required.
Pennsylvania: ACLS required.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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Salary and Benefits Competitive salary with a $25,000 Sign On Bonus and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and student loan repayment up to $20,000.
Schedule Full-Time (0.9 FTE) 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and collaborates with the healthcare team. The LPN conducts assessments, administers medications, implements care plans, and ensures compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Telemetry LPN
Record and report cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
Monitor vital signs and provide basic care.
Administer medications and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
Report any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Licenses and Certifications
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – State licensure required
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse – required
BCLS – Basic Life Support – required
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support – preferred
State Specific Requirements
Alabama: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPI certifications required.
Florida: ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.
Georgia: ACLS, PALS, NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Indiana: CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
Mississippi: ACLS, PALS, NRP required; STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
New Mexico: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale, and STABLE certifications required; STABLE required within 6 months of employment.
North Carolina: ACLS, PALS, NRP required.
Oklahoma: ACLS, PALS, NRP required.
Pennsylvania: ACLS required.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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