LPN - Neuro

Major Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Aids in assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors.

Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse.

Assists in developing the plan of care and implements as directed by the registered nurse.

Supports and reinforces patient teaching according to individualized plan of care.

Documents performance of nursing interventions and patient's response to those interventions and communicates effectiveness of interventions and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.

Communicates changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.

Performs clinical tasks or skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, venipuncture, etc.

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Experience

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.