Job Description
Overview
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Day
Units: Telemetry
Location: St. Mary's Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
We are seeking a New Graduate LPN, also known as an Entry-Level Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN). This entry-level LPN role is for recent graduates eager to begin their nursing career in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Under the supervision of nurses and physicians, the LPN/LVN will provide basic nursing care, monitor patient health, and assist with daily clinical tasks while gaining hands-on experience. This position offers structured onboarding, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development to help build a strong foundation in practical nursing
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Perform head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patient conditions and patient care
- Administer oral, intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), or subcutaneous medications, including pain management and antibiotics
- Use electronic health records (EHRs) to document patient assessments, interventions, medications given, and progress
- Handle multiple patients with varying acuity levels, often prioritizing tasks like responding to emergencies, addressing pain management, and ensuring timely medication administration
- Participate in a nurse orientation designed to transition new grads into practice
- Work closely with experienced nurses or preceptors to refine clinical and critical-thinking skills
The Graduate Registered Nurse must take the NCLEX-RN within three months of hiring.
The temporary Graduate Nurse Permit will expire immediately, and the individual will no longer be eligible to work.
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
1. Graduate from an accredited nursing program
2. Current Temporary Graduate Nurse Permit
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
Employment Status
Shift
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf