S Nurses! LPN Pediatrics

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Job Description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center

The Licensed Practical Nurse assumes principle responsibility for total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment, and evaluation of care. The nurse initiates health care training and education to the client/family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of Vaughan Regional Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. The position is accountable for the supervision of non-licensed personnel for assigned units.

The position requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Vaughan Regional Medical Center on all units. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care to all patient population with consideration to age specificity and diagnosis.

Education:

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Alabama, BCLS certification required.

Experience:

Previous experience in acute care hospital setting or experience in Pediatrics nursing preferred. Requirement will include successful completion of orientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and skills/credentials/competency requires of specific unit for identified age groups of patients.

Skills:

Requires ability to function in stressful situations. Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability. The position requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include assessment, reassessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, walk at least 6 hours per day, lift/carry 50 pounds, hear alarms and telephone rings, distinguish colors, perform repetitive tasks/motions, have good eye/hand/foot coordination, and have clear vision at 20 or more feet with or without vision corrective device.