Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

This position provides and coordinates the daily patient care activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists with assessment, medication administration and implementation of nursing care of the hospitalized patient.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing school.
• Current Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.
• Basic arrhythmia and other advance life support certification required by unit/department specialty according to patient care policies must be obtained within one year of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 1 year experience in hospital or rehabilitation setting desirable

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Strong customer service skills with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
• Basic working understanding of the concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
• Critical thinking and math skills.
• Ability to react appropriately to any environment or situation.
• Ability manage several assignments simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on caseload and patient needs.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities an self-performance while performing job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Risk for occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Works in close proximity to patients and visitors.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.
• May be required to float to other department based on hospital census
• Additional shifts may be required.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Pushing workstation on wheels to patient rooms.
• Lifting supplies and equipment typically found in clinical patient care areas.
• Operates equipment typically found in patient rooms.
• Must assist patients with mobility both in and out of bed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.