What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Inpatient position at Fisher-Titus Health Job Board?
Caring For the Community You Love
Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!
Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:
- $2,000 Sign-on Bonus offered!
- Hours of Work-2 North - Part time, Day shift (7a-7p) 2 Shifts per week
- Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
- Shift, Weekend & PRN differential
About Fisher-Titus:
Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.
Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community
Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community
General Summary:
Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred.
BLS certification
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.
Current State Licensure
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary as the patient progresses through the perianesthesia phase of care in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes, under the direction of the RN.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to endure quality of care.
Demonstrates knowledge for administering and recording of medications, can also demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects.
Provides education and information to patients and family members.
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by the RN.
Observes patients and reports any abnormal findings to the RN.
Performs clinical skills: dressing changes, NG tube placement, Foley placement, IV placement (if certified).
Demonstrates knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population and their family/caregiver.
Provides the safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to the other healthcare professionals.
Function as a role model for current and new staff.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and attends all required training programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
· Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs
· Sit – 1-2 hrs
· Bend – 1/3 or more of time
· Squat – 1/3 or more of time
· Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach 1/3 or more of time
· Lift - 1/3 or more of time
· Carry – 1/3 or more of time
· Push – 1/3 or more of time
· Pull – 1/3 or more of time
· Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
· Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
· Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
· Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
· Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes
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Standards of Employment:
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Core Requirements:
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
- Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
- Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
- Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Key Service Behavior:
Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
- Engages in active listening skills
- Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
- Uses key words at key times
- Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
- Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
- Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
- Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
- Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
- Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time
- Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
- Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
- Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
- Engages in practices that will continually improve processes
Salary : $2,000