Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg, PRN

Amberwell Health Atchison • Atchison, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Knows and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age and/or developmental status of patients served; adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act; adheres to national, regional, and hospital Standards of Care and Practice to deliver care; utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management and continuous Performance Improvement; maintains a safe environment of care; upon delegation and under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, collects data and performs patient care interventions; contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines; and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Amberwell Healthcare.

Requirements

• Kansas LPN license
• BLS
• Less than one year of experience
• Organizational skills
• Verbal skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer Relations skills
• Mathematical skills
• Analytical skills
• Grammar/Spelling skills
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer skills: Meditech
• Ability to serve Neonate/Infant (birth-1 year), Child/Ped (1-11 years), Adolescent (12-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), and Geriatric (65+ years)
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Good manual dexterity
• Good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (Gloves)

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs patient care interventions upon delegation and under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines.
• Behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Amberwell Healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed