LPN

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in our hospital, providing skilled nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position integrates our core values into daily practice and supports our mission to transform lives.

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 as written by the RN.
• Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions in relation to patient responses and seeks guidance in redirection when necessary.
• Reports to supervisor on patient care rendered, problems concerning patients' needs, and resolution to those needs.
• Helps identify patient problems and potential risks and contributes to the development of interventions.
• Aids in identifying patient's learning needs and reinforces self-care and other techniques.
• Assists in the designation of 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 health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on departmental needs.