What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Medical Unit position at CoxHealth?
Summary
Medical 100
Med 100 is a 21 bed Medical Unit with a population of CHF, COPD, Dialysis, wound care, and hospice patients. Patients have a longer length of stay on this unit so creating bonds with our patients is an amazing experience.
Best in Class Work Environment
- 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
- America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 – Newsweek
- Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek
- Best Employers for New Grads 2023 – Forbes
- Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes
Benefits
- Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 40 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
- Clinical ladder bonus pay eligible up to $5,000 annually
- Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
- Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
- RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
- $1.00 BSN pay
- $1.00 certification pay
- Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
- Shared Governance Council
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
- 20% tuition discount on most classes at Cox College
- Cafeteria discount
If you would like more information about job benefits & perks, please feel free to email us @ hr-recruitment@coxhealth.comor visit https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/
Job Summary
The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
Experience
- Preferred: Previous nursing experience preferred
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Salary : $1,200 - $5,000
