Ascension

Licensed Practical Nurse Short Term Option

Ascension$96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse required prior to hire.
  • High School diploma or 1 year of relevant experience required.
  • Professional licensure can substitute for education or experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care under RN or physician direction.
  • Contribute to patient assessment and ensure their well-being.
  • Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
  • Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
  • Educate patients and families about treatment plans and resources.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with potential for night shifts.
  • Temporary contract of 12-36 weeks at a healthcare facility.
  • Opportunity to work in a skilled nursing department.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Avilla, IN

Facility: Sacred Heart Village

Department: Skilled Nursing

Schedule: Temporary, Nights, Full-time, 12-36 week

Salary: $46.00 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within

cope of license.

  • Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
  • Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
  • Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
  • Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

What minimum requirements you'll 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.
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

Responsibilities

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within

cope of license.

  • Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
  • Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
  • Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
  • Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.


Qualifications

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.
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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