What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse-Med/Surg-Full-time position at Rivers Health?
Rivers Health is seeking a full-time LPN to perform nursing services on our Med/Surg Unit.
Works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse rendering
nursing care including medications and treatments to patients in a timely
manner.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Unit Coordinator/Clinical
Manager/Registered Nurse
Nature of supervision received: Direct
Positions directly supervised: Nursing Assistants
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Provides direct patient care.
- Administers medications including PO, IM and IV PB in a safe and
timely manner. Accurately documents administration of medications.
- Responsible for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.
- Starts and assists with the maintenance of IV's.
- Accurate documentation of care.
- Assists with patient education, in collaboration with other
disciplines.
- Assists with unit cleanliness.
- Assists with admission assessments and discharge assessments.
- Respects patient privacy, rights and respects values of individual
patients and provides care accordingly.
- Takes responsibility as assigned for providing care for a given
group of patients according to the care plan provided by the
registered nurse. Works under direct supervision of a registered
nurse.
- Reports observations and pertinent information to registered nurse.
Works closely and harmoniously with registered nurse.
- Assists in orienting new employees.
- Administers nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to
hospital policies, procedures and philosophy.
- Completes all annual competencies.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and
Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
- Must be able to cross-train to other units.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
- Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Attends unit
meetings.
- Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on
quality improvement teams.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
Graduate from school for Licensed Practical Nurse, and currently licensed
in the state of West Virginia. BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
On the job orientation program.