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RN or LPN Med Surg/Unit 

The RN strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act and BBGH policies. The RN ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for their area of practice. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done, in part, through participation in performance improvement initiatives. The RN provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care, the RN will take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.

Patient-centered care coordination is a core professional standard and competency for all registered nursing practice. Based on a partnership guided by the healthcare consumer's and family's needs and preferences, the registered nurse is integral to patient care quality, satisfaction, and the effective and efficient use of health care resources. Registered nurses are qualified and educated for the role of care coordination, especially with high risk and vulnerable populations (ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements, 11/2010).

The RN has a responsibility to act as educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN's performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. The RN identifies and communicated needed unit resources or equipment to be included in budgets. Due to changing organizational needs, work hours may vary.

A 30-day notice is required when employee resigns position.

REPORTS TO

Department Coordinator or Clinical Nurse Manager

EDUCATION

Required: Graduate from an approved Registered Nursing Program

PATIENT POPULATIONS SERVED

Provides nursing care to patients throughout the lifespan.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

License/Certifications:

Required:Nebraska RN license, or Nurse License Compact license

BLS for healthcare workers

ACLS - prior to completion of orientation
PALS or ENPC- prior to completion of orientation 
NRP - within one year of hire if assigned to PCU, OB, Surgery

POSITION SUMMARY

The LPN strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act and BBGH policies. The LPN provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes.

LPN's practice nursing dependently under the direction of registered nurses or licensed medical practitioners through the application of the nursing process and the execution of diagnostic or therapeutic regimens prescribed by licensed medical practitioners. LPN practice includes the assumption of responsibilities and accountabilities for the performance of acts within their educational background and utilizing procedures leading to predictable outcomes. The administration and management of nursing by LPN's includes directing and assigning nursing interventions that may be performed by others.

The LPN has a responsibility to act as educator to their peers, patients, and patient families. All aspects of the LPN's performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. The LPN identifies and communicates needed unit resources or equipment to be included in budgets. Due to changing organizational needs, work hours may vary.

A 30-day notice is required when employee resigns position.

REPORTS TO

Clinical Nurse Manager  
EDUCATION

Required: Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program

POPULATIONS SERVED

Provides nursing care to patients throughout the lifespan.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certifications:

Required: Nebraska LPN license, or Nurse License Compact licenseBLS for healthcare workers

Box Butte General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post-offer/pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.