UHC-LPN II - Med/Surg - Ortho

Job Description Summary

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Identifies and meets the patient’s needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure. Administers, maintains, and terminates IV’s and IV medication as specified under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in compliance with hospital policy and procedure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program
• Current LPN Licensure in the state of West Virginia
• Current CPR certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current ACLS Certification

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and uses the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating to meet the patient’s physical and psychological needs. Assists the Registered Nurse in health teaching of patient, family and/or significant others. Provides written assessment of the patient as evidenced by appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, and other pertinent information. Demonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as requested 100% of the time. Administers medications as ordered by physician and according to accepted policy and procedure 100% of the time. Demonstrates the ability to function effectively as team leader in respect to organization, communication, and prioritization 95% of the time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling
• Lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis
• Hearing within normal range for proper assessment of breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitor alarms, etc.
• Erecting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work
• Visual acuity must be within normal range

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants
• Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors
• Exposure to electrical current and/or radiation from x-rays

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures
• Comprehend and perform written and verbal instructions and procedures
• Comprehend and perform calculations of medications
• Comprehend and perform typing and documentation using electronic based record systems
• Comprehend and perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and highly technical situations
• Work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis
• Work weekends, holidays, and all shifts