Practical Nurse

Job Title

LPN GS03-06

Duties Include But Not Limited To:

• Possesses the knowledge and skills to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patient condition, to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatment, and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic and age-related factors.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous). Performs treatments according to established policies and procedures.
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
• Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure.
• Serves as a preceptor in orienting, education, and training less experienced LPNs or NAs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
• Embodies the I CARE values of this organization. Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence create a culture of caring and civility that supports our goals.
• Ensures that confidential information is at all times safeguarded and protects information from being disclosed to unauthorized sources.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm (Hours may change based on the needs of the facility)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required