Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg, PRN

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)Education Level: OtherTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set ShiftJob Category: Nursing - HospitalJOB 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.
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 (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 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