LPN - Telemetry (Tele) - PRN

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Certified participates in direct patient care and other supportive activities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The position provides care to patients from newborn through geriatric, performs IV therapy under the LPN IV Therapy policy, and works in accordance with applicable licensing requirements and the health system’s competencies, policies, procedures, mission, vision, and values. The role is PRN at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
IV certification.
Current BLS/CPR card before participating in patient care activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse credential from the Kansas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Kansas Driver’s License if the position requires driving.
Auto insurance equal to or greater than Kansas insurance requirements if the position requires driving.
Basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to apply principles of patient care.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without accommodation: heavy work involving occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds and constant exertion of up to 20 pounds; standing or walking may account for 51–75% of the day.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board.
Provide care consistent with unit or department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs and review or maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
Evaluate and provide directed care to achieve desired outcomes for patients from newborn through geriatric.
Administer and evaluate medications accurately, manage medication orders, and deliver medications to patients in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care, disease processes, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death when appropriate.
Complete timely and accurate documentation according to Health System or affiliate policy.
Perform IV therapy according to the LPN IV Therapy policy.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and report changes as directed.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Comply with privacy and security regulations concerning Protected Health Information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.