LPN, NonIV Certified

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

To perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care to residents. Duties my include explaining programs offered by the Nursing Home to individuals. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of a licensed physician and/or registered nurse.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Nursing Home Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Work Experience

Must have one (1) year LPN experience in a hospital or nursing home environment preferred

License/Certification

Current Tennessee State Licensed Practical Nurse with no restrictions

Current CPR

Current Basic Life Support (BLS),

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Restraints (Safety)

Restraints (Adults)

Restraints (Pediatric)

Electronic Health Records

Department Specific Specialty Area

Skills

Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills; adept at working with diverse patient populations

Effective communications verbal and written skills

Knowledge

Working knowledge of the universal patient safety standards, safety and quality regulations, government agencies rules and regulations (CMS, OIG, HIPAA)

Demonstrable knowledge of empathy needs of patients

Knowledge of patient rights

Behavior/Abilities

Must be able to pass all required health and other related screening tests

Must demonstrate ability and positive behavior conducive to a structure team environment

Self-directing; ability to work with little direct supervision

Natural ability to treat patients, co-workers, employees, and visitors with the utmost respect and courtesy

Professional demeanor presenting a positive public image is essential

Ability to communicate through spoken and written English is required

Must work well as a team member

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Nursing/Patient Care

Provides prescribed quality and safe; compassionate, and empathic nursing care to patients.

Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate patient health history and/or immunization status.

Performs screening tests as required based on standards prepared by education and experience.

Takes patient vital signs and measurements (i.e., height, length, and weight).

Administers injections and medications according to HMC policy and procedures.

Adheres to the nurse practice act.

Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and medications as regulatory agency policies permits.

Maintains patient charts, documents patient records, and prepares oral reports.

Quality/Safety

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience

Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies

Demonstrates working knowledge of transferring and repositioning patients

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities

Adheres to infection-control policies, practices protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards

Maintains compliance with HMC policies including established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, DNV standards and /or standards from other approved accrediting agencies.

Complies with HMC and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information (HIPAA)

OTHER DUTIES

Cleans and maintains hospital equipment and disposes of used supplies in accordance with safety standards.

Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for patient care and maintains adequate supplies.

Contributes to the attainment of the goals of HMC by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to the betterment of public understanding of health services.

Performs other duties and special projects as required. Volunteers for nursing home committees, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

X

Squatting

X

Crouching

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

I, (Print Name) ________________________________________________________have received a copy of this job description.

The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.

Employee Signature_________________________________________Date_____________