LPN- Intermediate Care Unit

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

2d

About The Position

The LPN is a nursing care provider under the direction of the Registered Nurse
or designee who utilizes the nursing process, nursing standards and physicians
orders to plan and provide care. Accomplishment of nursing practice that
includes practice elements as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and in
accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to
practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication,
collaboration and teamwork. Responsible for participating in shared nursing
leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity and
safety for the patient and their family. Accountable for leadership of self and
others. Exhibits F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service
and Trust).

Requirements

• EKG and Basic Rhythm Interpretation.
• Assessment and management of post-op cardiac and vascular patients under the direction of Registered Nurse.
• Assessment and management of cardiac drips under the direction of Registered Nurse for stable drips only.

Responsibilities

• Assists with unit Performance Improvement activities with peer review.
• Completes unit specific quality checks with peer review.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
• Contributes to the achievement of the mission, vision, and values of the Organization.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to incorporating the core concepts of patient family centered care into practice (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation).
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and documents findings.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees