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    LPN, IV or Non-IV Certified - Savannah, United States - Hardin Medical Center

    Hardin Medical Center
    Hardin Medical Center Savannah, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly





    HOURS:
    8:00am-4:30pm M-Th; 8:00am-2:30pm Friday


    JOB SUMMARY

    The LPN will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care. Duties may include explaining programs offered by the Hospital to individuals and securing prior authorizations and/or referrals. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician and/or registered nurse.


    Reporting Structure:
    Nurse Manager/Nurse Director


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Education

    Graduate of an accredited LPN program


    Work Experience

    1 year LPN experience in a hospital or nursing home environment


    License/Certification

    Current Tennessee State Licensed Practical Nurse with no restrictions

    I.V. Certified

    Current Basic Life Support (BLS),

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association


    CORE COMPETENCIES

    Mission, Vision

    Core Values/Standards of Conduct

    AIDET/Organizational Expectations

    Safety

    Quality

    Flexibility

    Customer Service

    Diversity and Inclusion

    Finance

    AIDET/Organizational Expectations

    Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

    Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

    Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

    Biohazard Waste

    CC Hand Hygiene


    JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

    Restraints (Safety)

    Restraints (Adults)

    Restraints (Pediatric)

    Electronic Health Records


    Department Specific Specialty Area

    Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


    Working Directly with the Public - Providing patient care for patients and working with a diverse group of people or dealing directly with the public.



    Skills

    Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills; adept at working with diverse patient populations

    Effective communications verbal and written skills


    Knowledge

    Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA)

    Demonstrable knowledge of empathy needs of patients

    Knowledge of patient rights


    Behavior/Abilities

    Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests

    Must demonstrate ability and positive behavior conducive to a structure team environment

    Self-directing; ability to work with little direct supervision

    Natural ability to treat patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy

    Professional demeanor presenting a positive public image is essential

    Ability to communicate through spoken and written English is required

    Must work well as a team member


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Nursing/Patient Care

    Provides prescribed quality and safe; compassionate, and empathic nursing care to patients.

    Schedules patients for admissions, diagnostic procedures, and/or hospital surgeries, obtaining pre-certification, prior authorization, and/or referrals if necessary.

    Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.


    Provides basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.

    Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate patient health history and/or immunization status

    Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience

    Administers injections and medications according to HMC policy and procedures

    Adheres to the nurse practice act

    Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits

    Maintains patient charts, documents patient records, and prepares oral reports


    Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.

    Answers patients' calls and determine how to assist them.

    Measures and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

    Administers prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.


    Quality/Safety

    Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention

    Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience

    Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies

    Demonstrates working knowledge of transferring and repositioning patients

    Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities

    Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards

    Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.


    Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, DNV standards and /or standards from other approved accrediting agencies.


    Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA)


    OTHER DUTIES

    Cleans and maintains hospital equipment and disposes of used supplies in accordance with safety standards

    Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for patient care and maintains adequate supplies


    Contributes to the attainment of the goals of HMC by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to the betterment of public understanding of health services.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Prolonged periods of standing and walking

    Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

    Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

    Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

    May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

    Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

    May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

    Transferring, repositioning patients.

    Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

    Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

    Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.


    PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

    Activity

    Occasionally (1-33%)

    Frequently (34% to 66%)

    Continuously (67% to 100%)

    Sitting

    X

    Walking

    X

    Standing

    X

    Bending

    X

    X

    Squatting

    X

    Crouching

    X

    Climbing


    X
    Kneeling

    X

    Twisting

    X

    Lifting

    X

    Carrying

    X

    Pushing

    X

    I, (Print Name) have received a copy of this job description.


    The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described.

    Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.


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