Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg, PRN
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Amberwell Health
Atchison, KS, US
Summary
The LPN is responsible for collecting patient data and performing care interventions under supervision. They must adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and hospital standards to deliver safe, collaborative care across various patient age groups.
Job Description
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
