Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Medical-Surgical unit. The LPN will work under RN supervision, delivering nursing care within their scope of practice and supporting patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement and staff training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, valid LPN license in state of practice; BLS required.
• PEARS preferred; CPI completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, administer medications using the department system.
• Provide patients with information about their medications and updates to the care team.
• Document medications, vital signs, procedures, and equipment used accurately.
• Monitor patient safety within the department and respond to concerns.
• Attend department meetings and assist in training new staff.
• Participate in professional quality improvement initiatives and outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cost Center

Medical-Surgical

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or designated supervisor, is responsible for nursing care (within their scope of practice) in an assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Credentials: Must possess a current, valid LPN license in state of practice or temporary LPN license in state of practice. BLS required. PEARS preferred; completion of CPI preferred.

Work Environment

A patient care setting. Exposure to blood and body fluids, contagious disease, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, medical gases, and exposure to out-of-control patients, which may result in physical and/or verbal abuse.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision.
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require periodic use of personal computer.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, utilizes the medication administration system to provide patients with their medication.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patients with information on their medication.
• Provides communication and updates to the RN and other providers related to perceived reactions or changes to patient's condition.
• Accurately records medications provided to the patient and documents vital signs and procedures completed as well as the equipment utilized.
• Monitors the patients for safety in the department.
• Attends department meetings and educational sessions; assists in training new department staff.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Actively participates in the improvement of professional quality indicators and outcomes.
• Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.