Category:

LPN

City:

Bolivar

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Night (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for providing nursing care, administering medications, and documenting care in the patient's medical record for a designated group of patients under the direction of the RN. Under the general supervision of the Director or Charge Nurse, responsible for providing nursing care on assigned shift utilizing the nursing process and age specific needs. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs specified patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the patient, and minimal supervision. 
• If IV Therapy covered in LPN school curriculum and competency demonstrated, may initiate peripheral IV access and administer IV flushes and IVPBs to patients according to hospital policy; administers medications and treatments, prepares for tests and surgery, and assists physicians with procedures and examinations according to hospital policy.
• Must successfully complete a formal 40 hour intravenous therapy training competency program through Nurse Education after six months of employment with the hospital or provide 40 hour certificate from employment with previous hospital before being allowed to administer IV push medications. 
• Monitors and discontinues blood and blood products.  May NOT initiate. 
• Receives and transcribes physician orders as appropriate. 
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient  care plan. 
• Identifies, records, and reports any change in patient condition or adverse reaction to  treatment and/or medication to the RN and/or physician. 
• Documents care in the patient's record.
• Responds to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action, and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Orders patient supplies. 
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Completions of a vocational school LPN program.
• Completion of a formal intravenous therapy training program preferred but required to obtain during introductory period.   

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a LPN as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the State of Tennessee.
• Responsible for continuing education units annually. 
• BLS certification must be obtained within orientation period and certification must be kept       current while in this position. 
• Additional certifications may be required at department's discretion. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in pharmacology and documentation and the ability to demonstrate nursing skills according to current hospital and nursing policies and procedures as normally acquired through the successful completion of documentation class, pharmacology exam and skills exam. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skill and proficiency in the technical field of practical nursing as normally acquired through completion of a LPN program. 
• Basic computer skills preferred.   

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Interpersonal skills to perform nursing treatments and procedures and provide instruction, comfort, and support in interactions with patients and their families.
• Communication skills needed for frequent contact with unit staff, medical staff, administration, other hospital departments, and community agencies. 
• Uses proper channels of communication. 
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS:

•  Ability to direct Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform frequent moderate to heavy lifting and transporting of patients and    equipment. 
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on a continuous basis.    

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases and bio-hazardous materials.   

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Works well under pressure. 
• Understands patient satisfaction is a top priority and is flexible and accommodating to meet the patient's needs and protect the patient's dignity.   
• Understands and adheres to West Tennessee Healthcare’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Assumes responsibility for insuring continued professional growth.
• The employee is expected to adhere to all WTH policies and procedures.

PROTECTED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION:

Minimum Necessary Requirement: This position has access to protected health information as defined in the  category in WTH Management Guidebook Policy 7625.  Employee will maintain confidentiality of protected health information and only access the minimum amount of protected health information necessary to perform job responsibilities.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.