Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg

POSITION PURPOSE

• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School plus completion of Accredited Practical Nursing Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wisconsin.

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Successful completion of hospital approved pharmacology course within 6 months of hire.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/ unit skills list.

• Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care according to the Nursing Process.

• Under the direction of the RN, performs treatments and procedures in compliance with hospital/ nursing policies and procedures.

• Administers medication according to hospital/ nursing procedures (Nursing Procedure Manual, Section 11).

• Assists in admitting patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.

• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.

• 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.

• Assists the RN in patient teaching.

• Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.

• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

• Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.

• Performs other related duties as assigned within the framework of licensure.