Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temp - Merriman House

Summary

Position Summary

Coordinates total nursing care for patients ranging in age from infants to the elderly, as appropriate and within scope of nursing practice. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the health care team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: N/A

License/Certifications: Active Maine or New Hampshire LPN license. Current BCLS required. ACLS required for critical care departments. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required

Experience: N/A

Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions

Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff

Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination

Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results

Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients

Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations

Proficient computer skills