LPN, IV Certified - Nursing Home - Night Shift

DescriptionFLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The LPN will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care. Duties my include explaining programs offered by the Hospital to individuals. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician and/or registered nurse. Reporting Structure: Nurse Manager/Nurse Director MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEducation Graduate of an accredited LPN program Work Experience 1 year LPN experience in a hospital or nursing home environment License/Certification Current Tennessee State Licensed Practical Nurse with no restrictions I.V. Certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS), CORE COMPETENCIES Mission, Vision Core Values/Standards of Conduct AIDET/Organizational Expectations Safety Quality Flexibility Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance AIDET/Organizational Expectations Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols Biohazard Waste CC Hand Hygiene JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES Restraints (Safety) Restraints (Adults) Restraints (Pediatric) Electronic Health Records Department Specific Specialty Area Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Working Directly with the Public - Providing patient care for patients and working with a diverse group of people or dealing directly with the public. Skills Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills; adept at working with diverse patient populations Effective communications verbal and written skills Knowledge Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA) Demonstrable knowledge of empathy needs of patients Knowledge of patient rights Behavior/Abilities Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests Must demonstrate ability and positive behavior conducive to a structure team environment Self-directing; ability to work with little direct supervision Natural ability to treat patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy Professional demeanor presenting a positive public image is essential Ability to communicate through spoken and written English is required Must work well as a team member ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSNursing/Patient Care Provides prescribed quality and safe; compassionate, and empathic nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Provides basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations. Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate patient health history and/or immunization status Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience Administers injections and medications according to HMC policy and procedures Adheres to the nurse practice act Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits Maintains patient charts, documents patient records, and prepares oral reports Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Answers patients' calls and determine how to assist them. Measures and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts. Quality/Safety Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies Demonstrates working knowledge of transferring and repositioning patients Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, DNV standards and /or standards from other approved accrediting agencies. Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA) OTHER DUTIES Cleans and maintains hospital equipment and disposes of used supplies in accordance with safety standards Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for patient care and maintains adequate supplies Contributes to the attainment of the goals of HMC by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to the betterment of public understanding of health services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens. PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSActivityOccasionally (1-33%)Frequently (34% to 66%)Continuously (67% to 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending X X Squatting X Crouching X Climbing X Kneeling X Twisting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X Hardin Medical Center