Med/Surg Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT

Responsible for managing and/ or assisting in the care of the neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient experiencing acute requiring care in the Medical/Surgical unit. Effectively interacts with patient and significant others while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)will assist in patient care by obtaining data and providing care which meets the department policies, procedures and standards of care. The LPN works as an adjunct to the nursing staff. Performs duties as assigned. The LPN assists the Registered Nurse (RN) to make assessments by collecting data and observations which are reported to the RN. Functions within the identified scope of practice, and HIPPA regulations. Accountable for participation in performance improvement activities, infection control practices and safety measures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills when interacting with customers who have varying levels of comprehension
Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with all hospital staff, and external customers
Respond appropriately in difficult situations, demonstrating compassion and professional judgment
Demonstrate competence in computer skills
Possess ability to establish priorities and respond to emergency situations
Documentation reflects appropriate patient care, interventions and patient response to care
Collaborate with the supervising RN
Demonstrate the ability to tactfully interact and provide instruction to staff, patients, family and all other external guest in the department
Must be able to move, lift and transfer patients
Ability to analyze and problem solve in patient care setting
Require high level of accuracy, excellent ability to understand instructions, reason and make judgments
Must document and instruct customers and personnel appropriately
Demonstrate ability to assist providers with procedures such as but not limited to: thoracentesis, etc
Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy
Demonstrate positive customer service relations
Routinely participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve
Assist co-workers as needed/requested
Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Perform other essential duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
Currently licensed to practice as a professional LPN in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate practical nurse in the state of Missouri
Current BLS required
Knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescents, and adults.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit and stand, intermittently for 12 hours a day.
Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
Continuously work under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
Frequently reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.