Preop​/PACU LPN 4 shifts

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing.

One-year acute care experience preferred

• Interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written) are required in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel and maintain appropriate/adequate documentation.
• Ability to perform and plan professional nursing care resolving complex patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families often during stressful situations.

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) – not required for Hospice employee.

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time) and occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lifting and positioning patients.

• Normal patient care environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Possibly exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

• Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.
• Reviews the care plans and provides input into updating and revising.
• Supports in direct patient care to assigned patients utilizing clinical nursing skills and judgement.
• Provides education and reinforcement of education for patients and family, and documents outcome in the medical record.
• Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patient's condition dictates need.
• Prepares patients for tests and procedures.
• Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.
• Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.
• Report to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and…