LPN - Hugh Chatham Adult Acute Care

Position
: LPN – Adult Acute Care (Full‑time)

Department
:
Med Surg – IU 2nd Floor, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

• Hours
  : 36 per week, 7 p‑7 a with weekend rotation
• Pay Range
  : $20.15 – $30.25 per hour
• Benefits Eligible
  :
  Yes

A 61‑bed medical‑surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and stroke patient care, serving a diverse population with a broad range of medical conditions and surgical needs, including post‑operative recovery and acute medical management. The fast‑paced environment offers a dynamic setting where nurses develop strong clinical skills while managing a variety of patient cases.

• Graduation from an accredited LPN training program and licensed practical nurse licensure in the applicable state
• Preferred prior experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health‑care setting
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines

• Provide nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health‑care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.
• Direct or escort patients to various clinical areas, prepare patients and assist with examinations and assessments, make observations, collect data, and report information; perform physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.
• Serve as liaison between patient and provider; administer and document medications ordered by the providers; call in medication orders to the patient’s pharmacy.
• Assist with interpretation of patient‑related data; recognize relationships between data gathered and patient’s health‑care status and treatment regimens.
• Participate in recording and reporting responsibilities, documenting findings relevant to patient’s health‑care status or plan of care accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Review and document all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient’s chart.
• Triage and document all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications and medical conditions
• Clean and stock examination rooms and other supply areas.
• Participate in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.
• Participate in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Maintain knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self‑management, population management, and communication skills.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications

• Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings
• Well‑lighted, well‑ventilated, and adequate space
• Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment