LPN Extern -- 5 South Trauma -- General Hospital
About The Position
Performs various direct patient care activities, procedures, and indirect services under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse. The role includes supporting patient care and unit operations while following hospital policies, procedures, and scheduling practices. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care for the patient ages identified by the department. Competency is established through initial orientation and ongoing validation, including the ability to obtain and interpret information based on patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatment required by patients. The position is based at General Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. The work schedule varies, and the position is regular casual.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties specified in the job description and unit/department competency checklist.
- For direct patient contact, must possess or obtain by the end of the orientation period the knowledge and skills to provide developmentally appropriate care for the patient ages identified by the department, including assessing patient needs, understanding growth and development, and understanding the range of treatment needed.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care to patients as delegated by the Licensed Practical Nurse and document care according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient and unit environment.
- Respond courteously and promptly to patient requests.
- Gather and document basic objective data and report findings to the Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Assist with unit maintenance, including ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.
- Maintain and document all applicable required education.
- Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
- Comply with the company's attendance policy.
- Participate in the department's and institution's continuous quality improvement activities.
- Perform work in a cost-effective manner and in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
- Follow applicable organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including pay practices and scheduling policies for overtime, shift work, and on-call situations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
