LPN at SSM Health

Its more than a career its a callingIL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. VernonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Bring your skills and compassion to our surgical teams at SSM Health St. Marys Hospital Centralia and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Mt. Vernon! As a Licensed Practical Nurse youll enjoy a consistent full-time day shift schedule while playing a vital role in delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Join a mission-driven health system that values your expertise supports your growth and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on every patients surgical experience.Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates!**sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates please check with your recruiter to see what options are available**Pay Range:$20.11 - $32.18Pay Rate Type:HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience labor market and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects in good faith to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Job Summary:Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician functioning within the scope of license.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESContributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge holistic health needs available resources and follow up care.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment: SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Explore All BenefitsSSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 20 - 32