LPN - Bonus

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Job Summary

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. LPNs within the LPN Nursing Float Pool must be willing to work in Med/Surg, Pediatrics (Peds) and Obstetrics (OB)/Post-Partum.

Essential Functions

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN

Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care

May administer medication. Documents patient care given

Assists RN with development of plan of care

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

Able to assist the RN during delivery, assist in the care of the post-partum patient, assist in the care of the GYN patient and assist in the care of the neonate

Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Practical Nursing program

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire date

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required within 6 months of hire date

As of June 20, 2024, PALS is required for OB Charge RN within 90 days as a new requirement

Current State LPN License required

Experience

Previous experience as an LPN is not required but is preferred