Lake Martin Community Hospital is looking to hire Full Time, Part Time or PRN LPNs for day/night shift on our Med/Surg floor.
7a-7p or 7p-7a.
Pay is to be determined based off experience.
Qualifications: This position requires a licensed practical nurse with a current Alabama state license as a licensed practical nurse.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Collects and documents physical, social, and psychological data systematically from all available sources, i.e., family, patient, records, etc.
- In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, nursing staff and physicians, gives direct care to all patients assigned and is responsible for keeping the Registered Nurse informed about patient’s condition and needs.
- Makes hourly walking rounds to assess and re-assess patients and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care plan.
- Performs a wide variety of treatments and procedures, such as medication administration, vital signs, specimen collection, accu-checks, dressing changes, wound irrigations, suture removal, Foley catheterizations, diabetic teaching, isolation procedures, compresses, colostomy care, decubitus care, enemas, patient safety, etc.
- Sets up and assists physician with routine physical examinations, including pelvic examinations, etc. after explaining the procedure(s) to the patient and attaining appropriate consent from with signature(s) if indicated.
- Promptly notifies physician of situations requiring immediate intervention and accurately implements orders as received.
- Bathes, feeds, gives back rubs, assists patients with ambulation, and provides routine services for patient comfort, well-being and safety.
- After completing IV course, initiates IV’s, administers routine admixtures and IV fluids according to hospital policy.
- Observes patients for physical and emotional reactions to medications and treatments, reporting irregularities to the RN.
- Documents any omitted medications and explanation for omission, notifies physician of omission and/or any response to PRN medications.
- Charts patient’s symptoms, reactions, progress, treatments performed, nursing care and any other pertinent information on the patient’s medical record.
- Assists with transcription of physician orders and assumes responsibility that orders are carried out.
- Applies telemetry as ordered and is familiar with recognition of changes and lethal arrhythmias.
- Notifies Home Health/Hospice immediately of any consults ordered by the physician, so that prompt visits may begin.
- Assists in other departments as needed.
- Active participant in training and evaluation of nursing assistants and ward clerks.
- Attends and participates in patient care rounds/conferences and nursing staff meetings.
- Attends staff meetings and staff development programs to maintain and/or increase current skill level(s).
- Charges appropriately for supplies.
- Represents a caring, friendly and professional attitude to the patient/family or public that he/she has contact with.
- Follows established hospital policies and infection control program.
- Assumes responsibility for self-improvement by attendance at in-service classes, staff meetings and education related to personal growth and departmental needs.
- Ensures proper patient care is provided in a timely and effective manner.
- Prepares and maintains clinical records for patients, ensuring that nursing entries are accurate, meaningful and concise.
- Seeks out opportunities to teach safe nursing practices and develop subordinates to their greatest potential.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Must possess a current Alabama state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
· Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail in performing and documenting patient care and safety.
· Interpersonal skills required to instruct patients and their families, as well as, professional interaction with a variety of hospital personnel.
· Ability to perform professional nursing care, resolves complex patient care problems, and effectively manages stressful situations.
· Ability to walk and stand almost constantly, as well as, lift and position patients.
· Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster plans and infection control policies.
· Knowledge of patient rights.
· Appropriate skills in CPR and IV therapy.
· Ensure proper patient care is provided in a timely and effective manner.
· Prepares and maintains clinical records for patients, ensuring that nursing entries are accurate, meaningful and concise.
· Seeks out opportunities to teach safe nursing practices to develop subordinates to their greatest potential.