LPN Long Term Care prn

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Provides professional nursing care for patients using/following established standards and practices consistent with hospital policies.
Position consists of both clinical and non-clinical duties.
The LPN is part of the team of caregivers who work with various physicians depending on the need.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.
High School diploma or equivalent.
2.
Current unrestricted license issued by the West Virginia Board of Practical Nursing.
3.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of start date.
4 Department Specific: ACLS certification within six (6) months of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EXPERIENCE: 1.
One (1) year of clinical experience in the cardiac monitor tech role.
2.
Emergency medical technician experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.
Other duties may be assigned.
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Responsible for understanding differences and adjusting care as related to age and developmental level from adult to geriatric ranges.
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Assess the medical needs of the patient.
3.
Performs nursing care procedures safely and efficiently.
4.
Demonstrates understanding of and adheres to Infection Control policies.
5.
Assists RNs and other personnel in clinical area by providing direct and indirect patient care.
6.
Must understand patient’s charts, doctor’s orders and medication orders to communicate with patients, families and staff.
7.
Prepares and maintains all aspects of a medical record, including the tracking of all ordered tests and results required.
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Maintains a safe working environment.
9.
Helps maintain effective working relationships with patients, families and other staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Requires the use of equipment such as computer, fax, telephone, copier, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.
2.
Requires prolonged periods of standing, sitting and walking.
3.
Requires frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
4.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
5.
Requires the ability to distinguish letters and symbols.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Majority of work performed in rehab setting where intensity of activity can be variable, unpredictable and routine.
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Some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids is expected.
3.
Frequent contact with medical staff, patients and public.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
2.
Must possess above average problem solving and decision making skills.
3.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize one’s time to maximize personal efficiency as well as to maintain one’s knowledge base.
4.
Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and policies related to a variety of medical situations.
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Requires the ability to relate well with people.
6.
Requires the ability to react calmly and efficiently in emergency situations.
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Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records and other sensitive information.
Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: STJ St.
Joseph's Hospital Cost Center: 91 STJ Nursing Admin Address: 1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon West Virginia