Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

Job Location: Fillmore County Hospital - Geneva, NE 68361

Position Type: Full Time

Utilizes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in providing comprehensive and competent patient care. Provides effective interaction with patients, family members and staff, and coordinates interdepartmental patient care activities while maintaining nursing standards within the scope of the LPN license.

• Graduate of accredited practical nursing program
• Current LPN license in State of Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system
• All Patient Care Equipment
  • IV pumps, lifts, beds, monitors, computers, glucometers, oximeters, pneumatics, CPM, etc.

• Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

1. Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to LPN scope of practice.

• Assists in performing admission assessment (including home med reconciliation process) for med-surgical, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, ER and outpatients.
• Performs patient/family teaching for assessed knowledge deficits within LPN scope.
• Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.

2. Performs and maintains documentation.

• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at discharge.
• Completes shift end check with another nurse prior to leaving duty.

3. Communicates effectively.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfactions needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to RN supervisor or medical provider (as appropriate).

4. Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.

• Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to physician orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
• Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on unit.
• Informs and involves manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.

5. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.

6. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and…