LPN 12 (2635)

Emanuel Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse to provide and supervise direct and indirect care for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients under RN supervision. The role supports departmental operations and participates in performance improvement activities to uphold high standards of care.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program, current state nurse licensure, and current BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Current State Board of Nursing licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides and supervises direct and indirect nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients under the general supervision of a registered nurse. Maintains overall departmental operations in accordance with the facilities mission and philosophy. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.

Qualifications

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program

Required Current License by State Board of Nursing

Required Current BCLS

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned.
• External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
• Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The duties, responsibilities and required skills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed and not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.