Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care within their scope of practice in an assigned area under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or designated supervisor. In the Medical-Surgical cost center, the LPN uses the medication administration system to provide medications and medication information to patients under the direction of an RN. The role includes monitoring patients for safety, communicating changes in condition to the RN and other providers, and accurately documenting medications, vital signs, procedures, and equipment used. The LPN also attends department meetings and educational sessions and assists in training new department staff. The position contributes to excellent patient outcomes and participates in quality improvement activities. Great Plains Health describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on authenticity, integrity, listening, shared strengths, and high-quality care for the community.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, valid LPN license in the state of practice, or a temporary LPN license in the state of practice.
BLS required.
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
Fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to assist patients with ambulation and transfers in and out of bed, chair, or wheelchair.
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone.
May require periodic use of a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

PEARS preferred.
Completion of CPI preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within scope of practice in an assigned area under the supervision of an RN or designated supervisor.
Under the direction of an RN, use the medication administration system to provide patients with their medication.
Under the direction of an RN, provide patients with information about their medication.
Communicate updates to the RN and other providers about perceived medication reactions or changes in a patient's condition.
Accurately record medications provided and document vital signs, completed procedures, and equipment utilized.
Monitor patients for safety in the department.
Attend department meetings and educational sessions.
Assist in training new department staff.
Contribute to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
Participate in improving professional quality indicators and outcomes, potentially including participation in professional organizations.