LPN, PRN, Weekends 6P-6A

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in our hospital's mission to provide high-quality care that transforms lives. Reporting to a Registered Nurse, this position integrates company values into daily practice and supports the care team in achieving excellence.

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.
• Communicates with the Registered Nurse to assist in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Reports to the supervisor on patient care rendered, problems concerning patients' needs, and resolution to those needs.
• Identifies patient problems and potential risks, contributing to the development of interventions.
• Aids in identifying patient’s learning needs and reinforces self-care and other techniques.
• Accurately designates applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with 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.

Physical Requirements

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.