Licensed Practical Nurse-Med/Surg-Full-time

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time LPN to perform nursing services on our Med/Surg Unit.

Works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse rendering

nursing care including medications and treatments to patients in a timely

manner.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Unit Coordinator/Clinical

Manager/Registered Nurse

Nature of supervision received: Direct

Positions directly supervised: Nursing Assistants

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

1. Provides direct patient care.

1. Administers medications including PO, IM and IV PB in a safe and

timely manner. Accurately documents administration of medications.

1. Responsible for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.

1. Starts and assists with the maintenance of IV's.

1. Accurate documentation of care.

1. Assists with patient education, in collaboration with other

disciplines.

1. Assists with unit cleanliness.

1. Assists with admission assessments and discharge assessments.

1. Respects patient privacy, rights and respects values of individual

patients and provides care accordingly.

1. Takes responsibility as assigned for providing care for a given

group of patients according to the care plan provided by the

registered nurse. Works under direct supervision of a registered

nurse.

1. Reports observations and pertinent information to registered nurse.

Works closely and harmoniously with registered nurse.

1. Assists in orienting new employees.

1. Administers nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to

hospital policies, procedures and philosophy.

1. Completes all annual competencies.

1. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Must be able to cross-train to other units.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Attends unit

meetings.

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

quality improvement teams.