Additional Information About the Role

UNIT DESCRIPTION

Critical Access 15-Bed Medical Surgical + 6-Bed Observation

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full Time Average Patient Census•Less than 18 Comprehensive Benefits•Effective first of month following start date Shfit Differentials

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Comprehensive Benefits•Effective first of month following start date 401K with match Tuition Assistance•Eligibility Day-One Employment Overview Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties. The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center.

A 22,500

square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area. Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers. The Medical/Surgical Department is a 34-bed general medical, surgical and telemetry unit that provides comprehensive biopsychosocial nursing to patients requiring general medical, pre•and post-operative care, urology, cardiac and pediatric care. Department nurses provide exceptional care to infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN. Responsibilities Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning. Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs. Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs. Implements plan of care with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED•Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications LPN•IV Cert Preferred Requirements Experience