What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Behavioral Health Unit position at MercyOne?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Position Purpose: Our inpatient Behavioral Health Care units offer evaluation and treatment to adult, teen and adolescent patients who are in an acute phase of psychiatric illness or are experiencing an emotional or life crisis. We individualize each treatment program, led by a psychiatrist who directs a professional health care team in a multidisciplinary team approach.
What you will Do:
.8 fte, night shift, 11pm-7am
8 hour shifts during the week
Minimum Qualifications:
Current IA LPN
No experience required
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Position Purpose: Our inpatient Behavioral Health Care units offer evaluation and treatment to adult, teen and adolescent patients who are in an acute phase of psychiatric illness or are experiencing an emotional or life crisis. We individualize each treatment program, led by a psychiatrist who directs a professional health care team in a multidisciplinary team approach.
What you will Do:
- Conducts initial and ongoing observations to gather data.
- Assists with completion of initial admission database.
- Collects patient data and completes ongoing observations as directed by the RN and/or unit specific standards.
- Assists in development of the outcome/goal-based plan of care.
- Collaborates with RN and interdisciplinary team to identify patient problems, outcomes/goals and nursing interventions.
- Assists RN in identifying appropriate referrals (i.e., Patient/Family Services, Dietary, and Spiritual Care) and education needs.
- Implements the plan of care including procedures, treatments, physician orders, nursing orders, therapy orders, education plan and medications.
- Prioritizes and works effectively within the team.
- Participate in expected outcomes/goals for each patient and assists team to achieve.
.8 fte, night shift, 11pm-7am
8 hour shifts during the week
Minimum Qualifications:
Current IA LPN
No experience required
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
- Wellness programs
- Education reimbursement
- Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
- Paid time off
- Long- and short-term leave
- Retirement planning
- Life insurance coverage
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $41,082 - $54,868