Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Uniontown, Alabama, United States Uniontown Hospital Full time

Position Reference:

JR22-9986UTN

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Role Overview:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will deliver patient care in accordance with the principles and practices of Practical Nursing, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This role does not necessitate the advanced specialized skills, judgment, and knowledge required of professional nursing.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.

Possession of a current, unencumbered license from the PA Board of Practical Nursing, or the relevant state board where services will be rendered, as a practical nurse, or a current multi-state license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2.

Certification in Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of hire.



CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements outline the general nature of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Additional tasks may be assigned.


1. Deliver direct patient care as specified in the patient's care plan and/or as directed by the Registered Nurse, aimed at promoting comfort and facilitating a return to optimal health.

2. Provide timely direct patient care to all assigned individuals, ensuring comfort and hygiene.

3. Execute designated therapeutic procedures for assigned patients as necessary.

4. Accurately observe, document, and communicate to the Registered Nurse all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.

5. Assist physicians and the Registered Nurse during examinations and procedures as assigned.

6. Utilize available resources in a cost-effective manner to help manage patient expenses.

7. Contribute to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording both objective and subjective data accurately and promptly.

8. Monitor and document any changes in the patient's condition, reporting findings to the Registered Nurse.

9. Participate in the development of the patient's care plan by providing relevant data, assisting in identifying priorities, and suggesting measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses.

10. Aid in patient and family education and rehabilitation by discussing patient needs with the Registered Nurse and adhering to the established teaching plan.

11. Document nursing interventions and responses to care, ensuring effective communication with relevant members of the healthcare team.

12. Provide patient care within designated shifts, adhering to the nursing process and within the scope of practice.

13. Employ standards of care and practice to guide care delivery.

14. Safely administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, and oral medications as assigned.

15. Accept accountability for care provided by oneself and any healthcare providers to whom care is delegated.

16. Consult with the Registered Nurse for guidance in delivering nursing care as needed.

17. Seek instruction and supervision from the Registered Nurse when implementing nursing techniques or practices.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.


HEAVY/HARD WORK:

This role requires strength and/or stamina, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing over 40 lbs.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.


SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1. Ability to work collaboratively with others.
2. Flexibility to work protracted or irregular hours.
3. Capability to work in environments with biohazards.
4. Comfort working around infectious diseases.
5. Ability to work with or near deceased individuals.
6. Proficiency in working with hands in water.
7. Awareness of electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Additional Job Information:
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:
Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center: 1105 Nursing 2 East

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)

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