Additional Information About the Role

UNIT DESCRIPTION

Critical Access
15-Bed Medical Surgical + 6-Bed Observation

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full Time
Average Patient Census - Less than 18
Comprehensive Benefits - Effective first of month following start date
Shfit Differentials

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Comprehensive Benefits - Effective first of month following start date
401K with match
Tuition Assistance - Eligibility Day-One Employment

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The Medical/Surgical Department is a 34-bed general medical, surgical and telemetry unit that provides comprehensive biopsychosocial nursing to patients requiring general medical, pre- and post-operative care, urology, cardiac and pediatric care. Department nurses provide exceptional care to infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning.

Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs.

Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs.

Implements plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

- Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

LPN - IV Cert

Preferred Requirements

Experience

<2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Medical Surgical (LPN) (IV CERT) (FT) (Days)