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Licensed Practical Nurse Short Term Option

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Ascension

Avilla, Indiana

Posted Sep 4 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing
License
LPN license Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Term
12 weeks · Local Contract

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Education
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement plan

The workplace

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Ascension
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on Ascension’s careers page.

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Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Avilla, IN
  • Facility: Sacred Heart Village
  • Department: Skilled Nursing

Schedule

Temporary, Nights, Full-time, 12-36 weeks

Salary: $46.00 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services. Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

What's around it?

In Avilla, IN

Avilla, IN

Living costs about 7% below the US average

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