LPN
POSITION OVERVIEW (non-exempt):
Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and nursing care services for patients as directed. Carries out care to patients according to nursing care policies and his/her ability as required. Accountable for the quality of care provided, according to his/her training. Performs procedures as instructed. Works in cooperation with other professional staff in their combined effort to provide good nursing care for their patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Iowa LPN license
- Current BLS, ACLS as indicated by area of responsibility
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Reports to Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or House Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS:
None
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Consistently utilizes methods and knowledge to accurately assess all patient systems. The initial assessment must be performed by the RN.
- Assists the RN in identifying appropriate nursing diagnosis to develop a plan of care that is individualized, timely, and patient centered.
- Implements nursing actions safely and consistently with the plan of care.
- Assists the RN in incorporating patient and family teaching into the assessment and care of each patient. Assists the RN in evaluating outcomes of patient care and teaching.
- Completes accurate documentation including assessment, planning, intervention teaching, and evaluation of patient care.
- Acts as liaison between physicians, care team, the patient, and the family. Serves as patient advocate, as necessary.
- Attends all required meetings and in-services.
- Contacts include but are not limited to co-workers, medical staff, volunteers, patients, and public (in person and on the telephone).
- Other duties as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
- May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
- Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
- Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
- Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
- Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
- Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
- Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations
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