Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Medication Rec and Med Surg

Avera • Yankton, SD

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes the home medication reconciliation process upon admission. The LPN will work collaboratively with patients, families, physician, pharmacists, clinics, home health and other agencies to ensure an accurate and complete record of medication is maintained. This position will also be scheduled nursing shifts for the Medical/Surgical department and will practice under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced nurse practitioner, licensed physician, or other health care provider. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform all essential job functions of an LPN, collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Obtains and assures complete and accurate medication history upon admission.
• Assures medications are ordered upon admission; assists with medication lists on discharge as time permits.
• Assists in orientation of Home Medication Reconciliation (HMR) process with new employees.
• Assists with Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Process.
• Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy, nursing and information services to streamline HMR.
• Completes HMR process audits and develops action plan for improvement.
• Participates with other Avera systems to integrate and standardize processes across the continuum.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team.
• Assists with health counseling and teaching.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions.
• Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care.
• Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly.
• Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions
• Assists with CMS Indicator Compliance and other regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
• Student Loan Repayment Program: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed