Licensed Practical Nurse: Day Shift

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in our hospital's mission to provide high-quality care that transforms lives. This position requires a strong commitment to excellence, patient care, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Implements orders for medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the nursing care plan.
• Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Reports to the supervisor on patient care rendered, problems concerning patients' needs, and resolution to those needs.
• Aids in identifying patient problems and potential risks, contributing to the development of interventions.
• Assists in identifying patient’s learning needs and reinforces self-care and other techniques.
• Appropriately designates applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Ensures an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and infection prevention standards.

Requirements

• Minimum Education & Experience: Two years’ experience in inpatient hospital setting, inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Required Licenses, Certifications, And/or Documentation: Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required. Current BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice and infection prevention standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.

Skills

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Our hospital offers competitive benefits to support your health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off and retirement plans.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.