Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg, PRN

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health in Atchison, KS is seeking a PRN LPN to provide nursing care across age groups. The role supports supervision under an LPN, follows established standards, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires vocational/technical training, an active Kansas LPN license, and BLS certification, with duties spanning assessment, data collection, and direct patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational/ Technical education required.

Responsibilities

• Apply current Nursing Theory appropriate to patient's age/development.
• Adhere to Kansas Nurse Practice Act and Standards of Care.
• Collect data and perform patient care interventions under supervision of LPN.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver care.
• Maintain a safe environment of care.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal

Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Mathematical

Analytical

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Education

Vocational/ Technical

Kansas LPN license

BLS

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)

Education Level: Other

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set Shift

Job Category: Nursing - Hospital

JOB 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