Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - PRN

divh2Licensed Practical Nurse/h2pOur hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve./ppThe Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with physicians orders and established standards and protocols. This position must integrate company values into daily practice./ppEssential Functions:/pulliProvides skilled nursing care to patients as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse./liliImplements orders for medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with nursing care plan as written by the RN./liliProvides information to the Registered Nurse to assist in the development of an individualized plan of care for each patient./liliParticipates in evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions in relation to patient responses and seeks guidance in redirection when necessary./liliReports to supervisor on patient care rendered, problems concerning patients needs, and resolution to those needs./liliHelps identify patient problems and potential risks and contributes to the development of interventions./liliAssists in identification of patients learning needs and reinforces self-care and other techniques./liliAppropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using the hospitals established system./liliMay be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies./liliProvides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards./liliMaintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule./liliCompletes required trainings, as assigned./liliPerforms other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization./li/ulpMinimum Job Requirements/ppMinimum Education Experience :/pulliTwo years experience in inpatient hospital setting, inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred./li/ulpRequired Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:/pulliCurrent state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required./liliCurrent BLS certification required./li/ulpRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/pulliKnowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice and infection prevention standards of practice./liliKnowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS./liliKnowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients./liliDemonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management./liliDemonstrates critical thinking skills./liliEffective organizational and time management skills./liliEffective written and verbal communication skills./liliAbility to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks./liliAbility to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards./liliAbility to work independently./liliAbility to maintain proper levels of confidentiality./liliAbility to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization./li/ulpPhysical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:/pulliA significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time./liliBoth gross and precise motor functions./liliLifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs./liliPossible exposure to bodily fluids./liliVisual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care./liliAcute hearing required for accurate patient assessment./liliSufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard./liliClose vision and the ability to adjust focus./li/ul/div