Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN), Med​/Surg, PRN

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Med/Surg, PRN
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Knows and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age and/or developmental status of patients served; adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act; adheres to national, regional, and hospital Standards of Care and Practice to deliver care; utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management and continuous Performance Improvement; maintains a safe environment of care; upon delegation and under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, collects data and performs patient care interventions;

contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines; and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Amberwell Healthcare.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Vocational/ Technical Kansas LPN license

BLSExperience

Less than one year

Skills Organizational Verbal Interpersonal Customer  Relations Mathematical Analytical Grammar /Spelling Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Computer:
Meditech Age of Patients Served Neonate/Infant (birth-1 year)
Child/Ped (1-11 years)
Adolescent (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
Geriatric ( 65+ years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements Manage stress appropriately

Make decisions under pressure

Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

Handle multiple priorities

Work alone

Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Working Conditions Exposure to communicable diseases

Exposure to blood and/or body fluids

CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements Medium work
- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Stand for 2-4 hours per daySit for 2-3 hours per dayWalk for 5-6 hours per day Perform repetitive tasks/motions

Distinguish colors

Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice

Have good manual dexterity

Have good eye/hand/foot coordination

Have clarity of vision:
Mid (>20=-