Medical Surgical License Practical Nurse

This position is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

POSITION OVERVIEW (non-exempt):

Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and nursing care services for patients as directed. Carries out care to patients according to nursing care policies and his/her ability as required. Accountable for the quality of care provided, according to his/her training. Performs procedures as instructed. Works in cooperation with other professional staff in their combined effort to provide good nursing care for their patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Iowa LPN license
• Current BLS, ACLS as indicated by area of responsibility

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Reports to Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or House Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistently utilizes methods and knowledge to accurately assess all patient systems. The initial assessment must be performed by the RN.
• Assists the RN in identifying appropriate nursing diagnosis to develop a plan of care that is individualized, timely, and patient centered.
• Implements nursing actions safely and consistently with the plan of care.
• Assists the RN in incorporating patient and family teaching into the assessment and care of each patient. Assists the RN in evaluating outcomes of patient care and teaching.
• Completes accurate documentation including assessment, planning, intervention teaching, and evaluation of patient care.
• Acts as liaison between physicians, care team, the patient, and the family. Serves as patient advocate, as necessary.
• Attends all required meetings and in-services.
• Contacts include but are not limited to co-workers, medical staff, volunteers, patients, and public (in person and on the telephone).
• Other duties as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
• Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations