LPN | Medical

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient and/or ambulatory dialysis units. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation to meet the needs of the patient. The LPN provides nursing care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health, standards of the profession, and in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and/or accreting agencies.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately complete and document focused assessment, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Participates in pre-visit planning and preparation as applicable.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and departmental policies.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and setting specific standards.
• Demonstrates skill and judgement necessary to implement physician orders, procedures, and nursing interventions.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Assists RN in the recurring nursing process by contributing to the nursing assessment, participating in care planning and the development of nursing interventions and contributing to the evaluation of responses to nursing interventions.
• Provide/distribute preapproved/preprinted patient education materials. Provide reinforcement of health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider; directing all patient questions to RN/provider.
• Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees and continued education/training.
• Aids and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
• Certifications - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Preferred Work Experience - 1+ years Healthcare Experience; 1+ years Licensed Practical Nurse Experience

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force rarely to move objects.
• Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.