Licensed Practical Nurse STEPDOWN 7A-7P

T.J. Regional Health Glasgow, KY 42141, US

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

§ Holds an active Licensed Practical Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.

§ Current BLS certification.

Minimum Work Experience

§ Minimum one-year prior experience in inpatient medical surgical or hospital acute care setting preferred.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - Greater than 32%

Standing - Greater than 32%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

OSHA Category

High potential for direct body fluid exposure

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.

Color vision ability required.

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Pulling - up to 200lbs

Pushing - up to 200lbs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

§ Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.

§ Assists in preoperative, postoperative, and relevant health teaching for patient and family.

§ Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.

§ Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and idea among team members.

§ Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse.

§ Performs more complex nursing activities as competence increases.

§ Participates in emergency care.

§ Communicates frequently with the team leader regarding patients' physical and mental conditions.

§ Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.

§ Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.

§ Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

§ Floats to other areas as assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.

§ Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.

§ Completes competency assignments as evidenced by in-service record.

§ Maintains current status in CPR.

§ Annual Employee health requirements are kept up to date.

§ Performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.

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