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Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Department: Clinic
PART I: POSITION OVERVIEWPosition Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in the care, treatment and observation of well, ill, and injured individuals. Health promotion and maintenance, assisting with health counseling and teaching are key supportive activities. Under the direction of a licensed physician or PA the LPN may apply procedures that protect life and health, i.e. medication administration and treatments consistent with the scope of practice. It is an art dedicated to the caring of others and the work of healing.
The scope of the LPN practice contributes to the nursing diagnosis of human responses to actual or potential health problems of individuals or groups, providing preventative, restorative and supportive care, health teaching and counseling, case finding and referral; and under the direction of the provider may administrate, supervise, delegate, evaluate and teach health and nursing practice; which may require specialized knowledge, judgment and skill based upon the principles of the biological, physiological and behavioral sciences, and for which the LPN bears responsibility and accountability as part of the health care delivery team.
The LPN may assist with tests and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. The nurse performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director or designee.
Education/Experience:
Completion of State Board approved LPN program. Prefer one year of clinical experience.
Required Credentials (Licensure, Certification, or Registration):
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with applicable State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Functions within the legal scope of practice.
Employment Variables:
Care is delivered to clinic patients of all ages. Work hours vary according to clinic schedules.
Initial Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening is required by Winner Regional Health. Rubella titer will also be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.
Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to follow the dress code of WRH.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and follow oral or written instruction. Excellent oral and written communication skills, work with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.
Direct Supervisor:
Clinic Director
PART II: CODE OF CONDUCT
Honesty
We will do the right thing at all times, even if it is difficult, maintaining strong, ethical practices. We protect the confidentiality of others, including patients, staff and the facility as a whole. We will take responsibility for our actions.
Expertise
We will demonstrate superior judgment, training and skill, at all times, demonstrating professionalism while doing so. We will perform all aspects of our job to the best of our ability, utilizing all resources and tools available.
Approachability
We will be non-judgmental, friendly, and open and willing to listen to everyone we come into contact with while performing our duties. We are humble and learn from others.
Respect
We will be understanding and sensitive to others’ feelings; caring and responding in a manner that sets them at ease, keeping the situation in perspective without minimizing others’ feelings or reactions. We will listen to others with full attention in a sincere, civil fashion, being careful not to be judgmental of the speaker. We maintain composure when facing conflict and avoid jumping to conclusions and defaming another’s name.
Teamwork
We willingly work together with a common approach, trusting and supporting members of our organization, using our skills and resources, sharing information to achieve a common aim.
PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job, along with the corresponding performance standards.
Care of Patient
Communication
Professional Attitude
Policies and Procedures
Other Duties (As pertinent to the appropriate employee)
PART IV: COMPLIANCE
Compliance
PART V: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
General Activity
In a regular workday, employee may:
Sit
.25
Hours at a time; up to
2
Hours during the day
Stand
1
Hours at a time; up to
3
Hours during the day
Walk
.25
Hours at a time; up to
4-6
Hours during the day
Motion
Employee is required: (In terms of a regular workday, "Occasionally" equals 1% to 33%, "Frequently" 34% to 66%, "Continuously", greater than 67%.)
Bend/Stoop
Kneel, Duration 30 sec
Squat
Balance
Crawl, Distance
Twist
Climb, Height
Keyboarding/Mousing
Frequently
Reach above shoulder level
Filing
Occasionally
Physical Demand
Employee’s job requires he/she carry and lift loads from the floor, from 12 inches from the floor, to shoulder height and overhead. Employee’s job requires a pushing/pulling force to move a load (not the weight of the load).
Physical Demand Classification:
Carrying/lifting weight and pushing/pulling force:
Light
Occasionally
35 lbs.
Frequently
10 lbs.
Constantly
Sensory Requirements:
Yes/No
Explanation (if Yes)
Speech
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Communicates with staff and patients on phone or in person. Responds to patient’s concerns and questions.
Vision (VDT)
Are there specific vision requirements for the job?
Must be able to read numbers and names. Must be able to distinguish colors and view a computer screen.
Hearing
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and to make fine discriminations in sound; i.e., making fine adjustments on machine parts, using a telephone, taking blood pressures.
Vital communication with other clinic staff and patients directly or via telephone.
Environmental Factors
Yes/No
Explanation (if Yes)
Working on unprotected heights
Being around moving machinery
Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
No
Driving automotive equipment
No
Wearing personal protective equipment
Yes
Exposed to body fluids and waste
Exposure to atmospheric conditions (i.e. fumes, dust, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation)
No
Exposure to extreme noise or vibration
Exposure to blood, body fluids and waste
Yes
Exposed to body fluids and waste
Exposure to radiation
Yes
Potential positioning/assisting patient during x-rays
Exposure to other hazards (i.e. mechanical, electrical, burns, or explosives)
Yes
Exposed to needles and hazardous cleaning solutions
Emotional/Psychological Factors
Yes/No
Explanation (if Yes)
Stress: Exposed to stressful situations
Must be able to effectively deal with concerns of upset patients or other clinic staff.
Concentration: Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions.
There are many phone and personal interruptions throughout the workday.
Must exert self-control.
Must be able to display control and confidence under stress.
Requirements:Full Time
$40k-49k (estimate)
06/13/2024
06/30/2024