In House Agency Nurse LPN EOW Job Searcy area,Arkansas USA,Nursing

Position: In House Agency Nurse LPN, 36 hours per week minimum, Days, EOW

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In House Agency Nurse LPN, 36 hours per week minimum, Days, EOW

PRN LPN Searcy, AR, US

Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and holds a current Arkansas licensure as a licensed practical nurse.

Training and

Experience:

Individualized orientation period of no less than 2 weeks and generally no greater than 3 months.

Job Knowledge:
Demonstrates competency and knowledge of licensed practical nursing skills to create an environment conducive to the healing process of the patient. Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medication, collection of patient data relevant to the plan of care/problem list, collaborating with other healthcare providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.

Safety Sensitive: YES. In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and delegation of the RN, the LPN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of gathering patient data for assessment, identification of nursing problems, implementation and evaluation. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as a resource nurse when oriented and so directed.

Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values. Applies knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Physical Requirements

Maintains good physical and emotional well-being. Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work: assisting with lifting and moving patients, pushing carts, wheelchairs and other equipment; lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend over to perform certain duties, e.g., check chest tube drainage, check urinary output. Must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

Requires visual and auditory skills. A significant amount of writing and computer entry is required. Trips to various departments are required. The position involves some heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. Exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate wearing gloves, masks, gowns, goggles.

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