Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

Position Highlights:

• $20-$24/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties:

• Obtains complete history and conducts chart review, ensuring inclusion of all reports needed.

• Performs baseline physical assessment and expands assessment based on initial findings.

• Collaborates with health care Providers in developing and implementing plan of care.

• Coordinates and plans interagency referrals as directed by the Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).

• Assists Providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.

• Provides education to patient and family/caregivers taking into consideration age, development, culture, language, and

resources available.

• Coordinates plan of care and other resources.

• Evaluates care based on assessments and Physician orders, and initiates follow-up care plan.

• Assists in managing medications based on purpose, side effects and drug interactions.

• Collaborates with ancillary staff to process patients based on Providers' schedule.

• Oversees subordinate nursing staffs' provision of patient care.

• Plans and organizes clinical supplies, equipment and furnishings to maintain a safe patient environment.

• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.

Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:

• LPN License for the state of practice.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred:

• Knowledge of established professional LPN concepts and principles.

• Knowledge of the uses and effects of medications.

• Knowledge of how to access local community agencies and resources.

• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Ability to understand, assess and react effectively to the unique needs of patients.

• Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals in a team framework.

• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.