Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg
Pleasant Prairie-WI-53142-United States
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POSITION PURPOSE
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Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides patient care according to the nursing Process; performs treatments and procedures within the framework of licensure; administers medications, and assists RN with patient teaching. Complies with established standards and procedures.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
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High School plus completion of Accredited Practical Nursing Program
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wisconsin.
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Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
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Successful completion of hospital approved pharmacology course within 6 months of hire.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/ unit skills list.
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Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care according to the Nursing Process.
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Under the direction of the RN, performs treatments and procedures in compliance with hospital/ nursing policies and procedures.
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Administers medication according to hospital/ nursing procedures (Nursing Procedure Manual, Section 11).
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Assists in admitting patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.
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Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
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Patient rooms and department work areas are organized and maintained in a neat, clean and well supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
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Assists the RN in patient teaching.
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Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
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Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
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Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
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Performs other related duties as assigned within the framework of licensure.
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