Description

LPN: FULL TIME 

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse of all age groups admitted to the Med-Surg department by following physician-prescribed regimen and hospital policies and procedures, and by utilizing the nursing process.

SHIFT DAYS/HOURS:

Days: 6 am – 6 pm; Nights: 6 pm – 6 am; days dependent upon individual schedule. Subject to change based on business necessity.
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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must hold a valid diploma from an Accredited School of Nursing and must have a current, valid

license as an LPN in the State of Kansas.

Experience: One year experience working in a Med-Surg environment, preferred.

Certificates, License, Registrations: Maintains a current certification in BLS, LPN IV certification is also required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities: Must have comprehensive, current knowledge of nursing theory and practice and must be

able to apply this knowledge in various situations, ranging from routine to emergent. The

LPN must also possess the ability to communicate with persons of various backgrounds in

a professional and courteous manner. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Physical: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervision Received: Nursing Director, Med-Surg Nurse Managers, Shift Charge Nurse

Supervision Exercised: Nursing Assistants as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager

Other: Patients, families, visitors, other hospital personnel, medical staff, other medical facility personnel, community program personnel, mortuary personnel, EMS personnel, members of the general public

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

To reduce job hazards, this position is responsible for wearing PPE during job functions. PPE can include: gloves, gown/coat, mask, shoe covers, head/face, and eye and ear protection. Each job function requires a different level of PPE, individuals receive initial and annual training to identify the appropriate level of PPE required. This position is classified Class I by OSHA and is exposed to odors, infectious microorganisms, and bodily fluids.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Including but not limited to: sit-to-stand lifts, SLIPPS, standing scales, electronic beds with alarms, mobile bed and chair alarms. The LPN must also be able to utilize and complete patient monitoring utilizing various devices such as pulse oximeter; vitals sign equipment, telemetry, various oxygen devices, alarm systems, as well as general office equipment. The LPN must be able to utilize the PYXIS system to obtain medications needed for the medication administration process. The LPN will complete training and maintain competency of the current EMR system and be proficient in accessing and utilizing the electronic medical record for basic navigation in order to complete the registration process, process orders, enter clinical documentation, utilize order management, medication administration, patient supply charging and all other processes as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: