Description
Job Description:
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.Posting Specifics
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Shift Details: Two 12 hour shifts per week, rotating holidays and weekends
- Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
Scope
- 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.
- Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program
- Current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse from the state licensing board
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required If applicable - Must have additional specialty certifications May need IV certification
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting
- One (1) year Specialty clinic experience
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.
1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
2. 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.
3. Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
4. Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
5. Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
6. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -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.- and -Compensation Information:
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