LPN Dyersville

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Dyersville is known for its small-town charm and excellent schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. Families enjoy safe neighborhoods, local parks and attractions like the Field of Dreams movie site. Community events and easy access to Dubuque add to its appeal. MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital serving 17 rural communities in western Dubuque county. As a Level IV Community Trauma Care Facility, it offers 24/7 emergency and trauma services, along with acute and skilled inpatient care, ambulatory surgery, home care and specialty clinics. The center includes a fully equipped laboratory, imaging services, retail pharmacy with drive-thru and delivery and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation tailored to those recovering from heart events. Outpatient and inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy are available locally to help patients regain function and independence.

Demonstrated Abilities

• Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and the use of the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to education and experience.
• Congruent with the nursing process, assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Conduct nursing practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.
• Respect the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
• Maintain a safe environment of care.
• Educate patients about healthy practices and treatment modalities.
• Assure continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively about care.

Essential Functions

• Provide age-appropriate and culturally ethnically sensitive care.
• Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific basic and advanced competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area.

Minimum Qualifications

• The Licensed Practical Nurse must hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa.
• Graduation from an approved program for practical nurses is required.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse must maintain continuing education units per the state licensure requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance his or her own professional nursing practice.
• Membership in an appropriate professional nursing organization is recommended.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) will be required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter.