Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Services - PRN Variable

Hocking Valley Community Hospital • Logan, OH

10d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy in the Emergency Department. Variable shifts, 11 AM to 9 PM or 11 PM to 7 AM.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• CPR - approved by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to demonstrate technical nursing skills and knowledge of nursing practices in Emergency Care.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospital or clinical setting preferred.
• previous experience with EHR preferred (knowledge of Epic is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Initiates and implements patient education and care plan.
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
• In conjunction with the physician and RN, identifies discharge needs, participates in planning and completes continuity of care forms as appropriate.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Collaborates with Providers, Registered Nurses, and other health care disciplines regarding patient care.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly per NAPNES guidelines.
• Observation of IV fluid rate.
• Observation of IV levels.
• Observation and care of IV site.
• Can discontinue IV's other than subclavian.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures within the scope of practice under the direction of the RN/physician.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
• Participates in planning changes and improvements.
• Participates in hospital safety and security programs.
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Keeps the Nursing Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
• Displays concern and initiative. Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Observes and supports hospital policy.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Hocking Valley Community Hospital procedures.
• Conserves organizational resources.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Communication Ability to read and interpret documents .Ability to write clearly/informatively. Speaks clearly. Active listener. Communicates effectively with physicians, employees, patients, family, and the public. Reports changes in patient condition to RN team leader and/or physician.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Ethics Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity. Upholds organizational values.
• Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Supervises care given by STNA/EMT/Techs, providing instruction as needed.
• Regularly attends unit staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree