LPN - OAKMH Med Surg - PRN
About the role
This job provides direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibilities and is responsible for own practice and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
Responsibilities
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
- Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit / department change.
- Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
Education: Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience: Required - None.
Certifications: Required - Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred - IV Therapy Credentials.
Qualifications
- Good time management and organizational skills and ability to be self directed.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement, work with and maintain confidential information, and working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Delegation skills.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.