What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Ortho position at Henry Community Health?
Overview
Works under general supervision in delivering technical nursing care to assigned patients. Administers prescribed treatments following approved nursing procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assists in providing nursing care to patients.
- Plans appropriate nursing measures based on short-term patient needs.
- Under direction of the Clinical Coordinator, reinforces patient education as patient presents readiness to learn.
- Floats to other units within the practice when a need is indicated.
- Communicates effectively and establishes/maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
- Knowledgeable in the growth and developmental needs of infants through geriatric patients.
- Follows Universal Precautions.
- Successfully passes practice specific competencies.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of pathophysiology, the nursing process, and nursing interventions necessary for delivering technical nursing care
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse program and current Indiana licensure or awaiting Indiana State Board testing results for Indiana LPN licensure or reciprocity for Indiana licensure
- One-year experience preferred
- BLS certification
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer experience
The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.
Benefits
We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include:
- Continuing education scholarships
- Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
- Employer funded pension