LPN (CAH)

Summary/Objective
The licensed practice nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
2. Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
3. Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes
4. Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team feedback.
5. Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
6. Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
7. Use available written and AV materials specific to patient condition or disease. Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration or discussion.
8. Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
9. Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.

Competencies

1. Customer/Client Focus.
2. Ethical Conduct.
3. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
4. Thoroughness.
5. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is the charge nurse during the shift.  

Work Environment

This job operates in a hospital setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 100 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position in a hospital setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Rotating 12 hour shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.  Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, AA, on-call). Full-time hours in the nursing department are 3 shifts per week. Shifts may vary based on operational need. Part-time hours are under 60 hours per week. PRN hours are scheduled as needed.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
2. Valid registration as an LPN in the state.
3. Completion of relevant state Board of Nursing approved.
4. Current AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS).
5. One year of experience in medical/surgical nursing.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. IV therapy course.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.