Licensed Practical Nurse

+ Purpose of Job+ Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.+ Assist the Registered Nurse by obtaining initial assessment of patient and on-going patient observation.+ Job Requirements+ Education+ Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.+ Experience+ License/Certifications+ Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multistate license to work in Iowa or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.+ Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.+ Skills/Knowledge/Abilities+ Knowledge of nursing practices and principles, medications and effects, charting and notes.+ Knowledge of the operation and use of equipment and manual dexterity.+ Ability to apply nursing practices and principles.+ Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with staff, patients, visitors, physicians and other departments.+ Ability to learn and adapt to changing nursing practices.+ Ability to apply positive patient relations when dealing with patients, staff, physicians or the public.+ Physical Requirements+ Weight Demands+ Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.+ Physical Activity+ Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):+ Climbing+ Crawling+ Kneeling+ Sitting+ Frequently Performed (34%-66%):+ Balancing+ Carrying+ Crouching+ Distinguish colors+ Keyboarding/typing+ Lifting+ Pulling/Pushing+ Repetitive Motions+ Stooping/bending+ Twisting+ Constantly Performed (67%-100%):+ Fingering/Touching+ Grasping+ Hearing+ Reaching+ Seeing/Visual+ Speaking/talking+ Standing+ Walking+ Job Hazards+ Not Related:+ Electrical Shock/Static+ Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)+ Rate (1%-33%):+ Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)+ Occasionally (34%-66%):+ Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)+ Equipment/Machinery/Tools+ Explosives (pressurized gas)+ Frequent (67%-100%):+ Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)+ Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)+ Mechanical moving parts/vibrations+ Essential Job Functions+ Essential Functions I + Promotes positive relations when interacting with patients, visitors, families, physicians, customers and co-workers.+ Greet, smiles and makes eye contact.+ Introduces self by name.+ Volunteers to help co-workers and other employees.+ Addresses patients and others by surname.+ Responds quickly to patients and/or other peoples’ needs.+ Knows and demonstrates 6 step customer complaint management process. + Assist the Registered Nurse (RN) by obtaining initial assessment of patient and on-going patient observation.+ Completes initial assessment and documentation within standards set by nursing service.+ Informs team leader/director of change in patient’s status immediately.+ Utilizes policies and procedures and Standards of Care to assess patient. + Performs nursing care as assigned by Charge Nurse, utilizing policies and procedures, Standards of Care and Care Plan.+ Demonstrates skill in conceptual, technical, and procedural nursing practice to include unit specific policies and procedures outlines from orientation checklist.+ Performs patient care and treatments in a timely manner.+ Documents care and patient responses following policies and procedures for documentation.+ Safely and accurately administers medication without incident.+ Reports variances to team leader/director immediately. + Conducts patient teaching according to needs identified by discharge planning and care plan.+ Conducts patient education utilizing available resources and documentation on patient education form.+ Documents appropriate information on discharge forms. + Provides safety measures to protect staff and patients.+ Utilizes patient restraints and documentation according to hospital policy.+ Utilizes bed rails according to policy.+ Reports safety hazards to director/charge nurse immediately.+ Completes variance report within eight (8) hours of occurrence or incident.+ Removes unsafe or unnecessary equipment.+ Keeps room in a neat and orderly fashion. + Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, visitors, employees and medical staff.+ Demonstrates courteous, helpful and professional behavior.+ Provides team leader/director with complete and accurate report on patient’s condition.+ Actively participates in unit meeting.+ Utilizes appropriate communication channels in attempting change.+ Essential Functions II + Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management. + Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Compassionate Care/AIDET and company policies/procedures. + Other duties as assigned.