LPN - Horizons

Location:

Horizons Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in direct patient care and other supportive activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The benefits have never been more rewarding.

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with a 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and develop/implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
• Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, medication prior authorizations, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to medical and/or supervisory staff when warranted.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:
Does this position have people management responsibilities?:
Yes x No 'Yes' indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. 'No' indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

• Graduate of accredited LPN program.
• Current BLS/CPR card prior to participating in patient care activities.
• Licensed Practical Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Kansas Driver's License (if position requires driving) Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving)

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

• Basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply the principles of patient care.

• With or without accommodation.
• Heavy Work:
  Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.

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