Licensed Practical Nurse, General Surgery Clinic
About The Position
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, the LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider. Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures. Non-Essential Functions Attends clinic meetings. Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Reports all incidents, hazards, drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action. Completes safety instructional programs. Assists other team members when time permits.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.
- Licenses: Current LPN License to practice in the State of Kentucky.
- Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
- Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of an RN or Med-Surge Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication.
- Documents patient care given. Assists RN with development of plan of care.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
- Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.
- Attends clinic meetings.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Reports all incidents, hazards, drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action.
- Completes safety instructional programs.
- Assists other team members when time permits.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
