Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Health Care Relief!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The LPN, under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified health care professional, participates in patient care commensurate to Scope of Practice.

Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.

May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.

Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.

Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages.

Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

Administers medications within scope of license, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.

Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

Administers medications, IV therapy, blood draws and laboratory testing and resulting.

Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program required

Current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse from the state licensing board is required

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required

If applicable - Must have additional specialty certifications

May need IV certification

Preferred One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting

One (1) year Specialty clinic experience preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required

Knowledge of basic nursing processes, and understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies

Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures

Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients

Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations

Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients

Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time