Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg $20,000 sign on - Atchison, United States - Amberwell Health

    Amberwell Health
    Amberwell Health Atchison, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Details

    Job Location
    Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    Other

    Travel Percentage
    None

    Job Shift
    12 Hour Night

    Job Category
    Nursing - Hospital

    Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Knows and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age and/or developmental status of patients served; adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act; adheres to national, regional, and hospital Standards of Care and Practice to deliver care; utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management and continuous Performance Improvement; maintains a safe environment of care; upon delegation and under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, collects data and performs patient care interventions; contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines; and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Amberwell Healthcare.

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    Qualifications
    • JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Education
    • Vocational/ Technical
    • Kansas LPN license
    • BLS
    • Experience
    • Less than one year
    • Skills
    • Organizational
    • Verbal
    • Interpersonal
    • Customer Relations
    • Mathematical
    • Analytical
    • Grammar/Spelling
    • Read/Comprehend written instructions
    • Follow verbal instructions
    • Computer: Meditech
    • Age of Patients Served
    • Neonate/Infant (birth-1 year)
    • Child/Ped (1-11 years)
    • Adolescent years)
    • Adult years)
    • Geriatric ( 65+ years)
    • Mental and Emotional Requirements
    • Manage stress appropriately
    • Make decisions under pressure
    • Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
    • Handle multiple priorities
    • Work alone
    • Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
    • Working Conditions
    • Exposure to communicable diseases
    • Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
    • CRT (computer) monitor
    • Physical Requirements
    • Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
    • Stand for 2-4 hours per day
    • Sit for 2-3 hours per day
    • Walk for 5-6 hours per day
    • Perform repetitive tasks/motions
    • Distinguish colors
    • Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
    • Have good manual dexterity
    • Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
    • Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Gloves