LPN - Marion Clinic

About the Role

As supervised and delegated by a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Effectively and appropriately communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response, and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
• Provides direct patient care, consults with nursing staff/providers as required, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements and requisitions.
• Collects a baseline summary of a patient’s medical to include checking and recording body temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure.
• Maintains accurate and continued documentation appropriately for all assessments, treatments, and evaluations performed; documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over a patient’s life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Applies principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
• Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and clinical condition.
• Assists with the establishment of a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to capabilities and desires.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Assists other nursing staff with the delivery of nursing care.
• Consults other providers as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Coordinates patient services with referring physician/facility.
• Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.

Requirements

• Successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work.
• Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly.
• Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
• Flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.
• Basic computer knowledge; proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform essential job functions, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Additional languages preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
• BLS Certification required.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas.
• Some experience preferred.