Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Services - PRN Variable

Emergency Department Nursing Care

Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy in the Emergency Department.

Variable shifts, 11 AM to 9 PM or 11 PM to 7 AM

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience in hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• CPR - approved by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to demonstrate technical nursing skills and knowledge of nursing practices in Emergency Care.
• Basic computer skills; previous experience with EHR preferred (knowledge of Epic is a plus).

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

Standards of Behavior

Adheres to the standards of behavior (ownership, integrity, professionalism, teammate, service excellence, and communication).

Five Fundamentals of Service

Adheres to the five fundamentals of service (acknowledgement, introduction, duration, explanation, and thank you) to promote quality customer service.

Service Recovery

Demonstrates a commitment to the service recovery CARE approach (Connect, Apologize, Repair, and Exceed).

Essential Functions

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Initiates and implements patient education and care plan.
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
• In conjunction with the physician and RN, identifies discharge needs, participates in planning and completes continuity of care forms as appropriate.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Collaborates with Providers, Registered Nurses, and other health care disciplines regarding patient care.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly per NAPNES guidelines.*Observation of IV fluid rate.*Observation of IV levels.*Observation and care of IV site.*Can discontinue IV's other than subclavian.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures within the scope of practice under the direction of the RN/physician.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
• Participates in planning changes and improvements.
• Participates in hospital safety and security programs.
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Keeps the Nursing Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
• Displays concern and initiative. Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Observes and supports hospital policy.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Hocking Valley Community Hospital procedures.
• Conserves organizational resources.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Communication

Ability to read and interpret documents.Ability to write clearly/informatively. Speaks clearly. Active listener. Communicates effectively with physicians, employees, patients, family, and the public. Reports changes in patient condition to RN team leader and/or physician.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Ethics

Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity. Upholds organizational values.

Leadership Capabilities

• Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Supervises care given by STNA/EMT/Techs, providing instruction as needed.
• Regularly attends unit staff meetings.

Functional Demands

Working Conditions and Physical Environment

• Works in a patient care setting where there is potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials; and electrical, fire, chemical, physical contact and equipment hazards.
• Fast-paced setting with rapid patient turnover.
• High patient traffic.
• Close-quartered and shared work space.
• Sufficient mobility to negotiate physical plant.
• Strength and endurance sufficient enough to perform physically for long periods of time without sitting (four to eight hours). May include: walking; lifting 25 50lbs with or without assistance; bending; twisting; standing; sitting; reaching; stair-climbing and descending.
• Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond adequately and appropriately to routine and emergency patient care needs in an ambulatory setting.
• Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient care needs.
• Ability to work in a computerized environment that includes prolonged sitting and use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Cognitive ability to accurately observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.