LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - NEUROLOGY

FREEPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Freeport, IL

6d•$20 - $34

About The Position

Delivers nursing care to patients and their families utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based practice, using a holistic approach. Displays critical thinking, a commitment to excellent customer service, and technical and interpersonal skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Encompasses a multitude of tasks that contribute to the efficient operation of the healthcare practice. Incorporates a positive team approach to serve as a liaison between physician office and other members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Special Skills and Abilities:
Must have ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be flexible to scheduling of work hours to meet the needs of all FHN ambulatory offices, which may include cross departmental functions.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the state of Illinois. BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Focuses communications in patient/customer care, business operations, and/or topics to create a positive work environment.
Participates in the assessment of the patient by observing, collecting, documenting and reporting:
Objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
The condition and/or change in condition of the patient.
Signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
Using telecommunication, is able to collect patient information and communicate information to appropriate staff/provider, implementing aspects of the plan of care as delegated.
Performs and maintains competency for all point of care clinical testing required for that department, including collection and processing of specimens as applicable to job role.
Works collaboratively with provider in assisting with procedures and treatments, obtaining appropriate consent(s) as needed.
Prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the provider within scope of practice following FHN policies and procedures and documents the same.
Participates in healthcare education and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients.
Communicates diagnostic test results and provide education as directed to patients upon provider orders and documents the same.
Ensures appropriate techniques are utilized in cleaning equipment, work area and exam rooms. Uses proper processes for reporting malfunction of equipment.
Documents all nursing interventions and patient responses to care utilizing established guidelines and protocols.
Schedules testing for patients (labs, referrals, appointments) appropriate patient education ensuring completion of appropriate paperwork, including but not limited to, waivers, pre certifications, referrals, and disability forms as applicable.
Maintains neat appearance of work area, patient care area, and waiting area
Provides age/culturally appropriate, evidence-based care.
Displays a competency for the Licensed Practical Nurse as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal utilizing the FHN PRIDE Standards.
Provides superior, individualized customer service for patients, families and other visitors.
Serves as a patient advocate, proactively working to identify and resolve patient concerns while practicing within FHN policies and procedures.
Understand and able to perform functions related to computer programs, telecommunication equipment, and other technology.
Participates in activities to support FHN's mission, goals, and strategic plan.
Serves as a mentor or preceptor to coworkers while displaying a positive nursing image and promoting a positive educational experience.
Positively works to identify and resolve patient concerns and refers to appropriate party if necessary.
Performs any and/or all duties within scope of practice.
Able to be utilized as a scribe.
Other duties as assigned.