Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Bariatrics - FT Day

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Carmel
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse for the Bariatrics Unit at Ascension St. Vincent CarmelAre you an LPN with a vital calling to care for patients in acute care? - -At Ascension St. Vincent, nursing is more than a job; it's a calling with a purpose of caring, healing and hope. We value patient experience, care, and best outcomes, above all else. - -Between our PCTs, LPNs and RN's, we take immense pride in our teamwork and comradery. You will be part of our "family," providing the best services / experience possible. If you have an overwhelming desire to make a difference, we invite you to be a part of Ascension St. Vincent's Care Model Redesign; redesigning nursing care to be what it should be--- amazing for patients and nurses and provides excellent growth opportunities! What You Will Do: Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the assessment of patients and assure the well-being of patients.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:
    • High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
      • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team: Serving the greater Indianapolis area and Evansville, Indiana, Ascension St. Vincent has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. We operate 24 hospitals - in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more - and offer careers in a wide range of services. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. When you join Ascension St. Vincent, you join a diverse team of more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all - especially to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, explore a career with us today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension St. Vincent is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: fFor further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:fPlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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