Pride Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to support our client’s medical facility based in St Louis, Missouri. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the RN, assists in providing nursing services and identifying the patient's physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by observation, documentation, clinical record, case reference, team report, and evaluation. Reports outcomes to assigned RN Case Manager.
- Participates in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Provide and ensure effective communication to patient/family, co-workers, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Properly documents outcomes of interventions.
- Assist the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assess the patient/family's response to care.
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patients (OSHA).
- Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care for Hospice patients.
- Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring of patients.
- Possible on-call duties.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:
- Nursing skills are defined to be in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Proof of current Hepatitis consent/declination and TB vaccination record.
- Ability to use electronic medical charting and time-keeping software (Homecare Homebase).
- Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance coverage.
- Ability to recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with co-workers, patients/family/caregivers.
- Ability to recognize an unsafe working environment notify his or her supervisor immediately, and attempt to safely correct the situation to the best of his or her abilities as soon as possible.
- Participate in annual in-service and performance improvement programs.
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current Nursing License in the Practicing State
- Valid Drivers License
- Current CPR Certification
- Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing
Additional Information:
• Location: St Louis, MO.
• Job Type: contract to hire.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Pay Range: $29.40 to $36.70/hour.
*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!
About Pride Health
Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
