What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Internal Medicine position at UKHS St. Francis Campus?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Internal Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
- Licensed Practical Nurses function under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
- The LPN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
- The LPN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
- The LPN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
- Delivers nursing care according to the standards of care defined within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures ofThe University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse degree
- Kansas State Board of Nursing LPN licensure
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Preference will be given to prior experience in comparable health care setting
- Basic computer skills.