LPN Nights

LPN (FT) (Nights)

HOURS:

Full-time. Night shift: 7pm-7am

• One (1) year of Emergency Room experience required.
• Assist in assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Applies knowledge of illness, wellness, injuries and diseases, and uses available resources and data in assessing and caring for patients.
• Documents and reports patient condition and other pertinent observations to the physician and other appropriate persons.
• Assesses and reports cardiac arrhythmias, respirator status, and complications that require therapy to offset catastrophic or life‑threatening events.
• Assist in planning and documenting care based on nursing assessment and applies knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, human behavior and appropriate standards of care.
• Assist in and directly participate in implementing the plan of care.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established critical care policies and procedures, intervening with proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual patient needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of self, care given by peers, environment, and instruments in progressing patient toward outcomes.
• Demonstrate competency in performing or assisting in treatments and medications such as basic nursing procedures (catheterization, suctioning, etc.). Apply cardiac monitoring equipment. Administer oral, rectal, sublingual, external, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular medications. Mix, hang, and regulate appropriate I.V. drips under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in patient teaching and discharge plan by identifying risk factors and pathophysiology of patient’s illness.
• Document and report patient condition and other pertinent observations and response to nursing or medical interventions to other appropriate persons.
• Respect dignity and confidentiality of patients and provide support for emotional needs.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and co‑workers.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocol, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge base and actions in the care of critically ill patients.
• Be responsible at all times to a Registered Nurse but also accountable for own conduct; promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function.
• Participate in the development of ER nursing goals.
• Participate in and support research and/or quality assurance programs and activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Formulate and use effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolve staffing conflicts; participate in temporary assignment measures of the department of nursing.
• Participate in continuing education programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN License (Required)

Dodge County Hospital Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Shift: Night

• Penny Brown - Director of Human Resources
• Human Resources
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