What are the responsibilities and job description for the Observation LPN-IV Certified position at Shenandoah Medical Center?
SHIFT: Night Shift 6:30P-6:30A, and every other weekend rotation
- 1-5 patient ratio
- KPERS eligible employment
- Free employee assistance program
- Hospital Network Discount - $1,000 per year
- Ability to float to ER and Surgery departments
- Flexible scheduling
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to other members of the nursing team consistent with their abilities, certifications and licensures.
- Documents and executes the physician’s orders as per policy/ standards of the facility. Communicates changes in the patient and physician plan of care to other nursing staff.
- Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a LPN.
- Responds and participates in emergency care as directed by the RN.
- Participates in the discharge planning, admission and ongoing assessment of the patient. Performs and completes data history for patients of a wide range of age groups served in a timely manner as defined in policy.
- Attends in-service education programs as assigned. Attends unit meetings monthly. Completes assigned education on time.
- Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient’s needs, and makes rounds to assigned patients.
Qualifications:
Education: Must maintain license by meeting the Kansas licensing board CEU requirements (30 CEU’s every 2 years).
License: LPN in the state of Kansas
Certifications: CPR; IV certification from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience: Previous clinical experience in area of assignment or related care.
Other: Must be highly organized, must be able to delegate (and hold accountable) duties to the staff, and must be able to work in a team environment following total y quality management principles.
Contact Information
Krista Carrillo | Human Resources Manager
620-441-5902 | kristan@sckrmc.org
Salary : $1,000
