Job Description:
Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Essentia Health as an Emergency Department LPN. Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. Work Experience: Central Market - 13300 MH Adult Consolidated and 14200 Focus Unit Only: In accordance with Minnesota Rules 9530.6450 Subpart 1-B; all employees must be free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding their hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact. Chemical use problems are defined as: Receiving treatment for chemical use within the period specified for the position in the staff qualification requirements. Chemical use that has a negative impact on the staff member's job performance; Chemical use that affects the credibility of treatment services with clients, referral sources, or other members of the community; and Symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal on the job.
Education Qualifications:
Nursing Degree
An Emergency Department LPN provides nursing care to patients defined by the unit's scope of care. Under the direction of the RN, collaborates with physicians, the patient and family, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to meet each patient's individualized needs.
Full Time position 36 hours per week, .9 FTE
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
-Must be IV Certified or enrolled in an IV Therapy Course and obtain prior to hire. -Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or obtained within 3 months of employment. - Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.
Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level of certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Check out more about what it's like to live in Fargo:
Living in Fargo-Moorhead | Careers at Essentia Health | ND, MN (https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/fargo-moorhead/)
Be part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our ED LPN opening.
Submit your application today and help us raise the bar in patient care!
Check out more about Essentia and our culture:
https://vimeo.com/284233541
FTE
0.9
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
varies
Shift End Time
varies
Pay Range
$20.70 - $31.05 / hour
The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.
Weekends
every other weekend and holiday
Holidays
Yes
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
