LPN- Med-Surg - FT (36 Hours) - DAYS

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in an acute care setting and performs general nursing duties across departments with adequate supervision. Communicates with physicians, the Nurse Manager, charge nurse, and coworkers about changes in a patient's clinical condition, diagnostic results, symptoms, and response to treatment. The role provides age- and condition-appropriate care, contributes to individualized plans of care under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, and supports patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Current Idaho Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Current BLS certification.
Obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire.
Obtain PALS within 6 months of hire.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing; read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Use basic computer skills.
Apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including continuous walking and standing, specified lifting and carrying demands, and the ability to perform the listed sensory and movement activities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
BSN from an accredited educational institution.

Responsibilities

Administer medications correctly based on patient age and clinical condition, follow the eight medication rights, and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Monitor patients' hemodynamic status and interpret results; perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments in accordance with policy.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Interpret waived test results and take appropriate action.
Provide care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and supports a culture of safety and quality.
Under the direction of the RN Charge Nurse, formulate and revise individualized plans of care based on patient response, and evaluate the plan's effectiveness daily.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate learning effectiveness, including family as appropriate.
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identify dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately based on ACLS protocol.
Provide care to patients with compromised nutritional or metabolic status and care appropriate to patients' diseases, ages, and developmental needs.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with charge nurses, coworkers, physicians, patients, and families; consult other departments to support interdisciplinary care.
Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary and function effectively in stressful situations while remaining flexible and organized.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs; involve patients and families in care planning.
Maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other departments, and serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Complete documentation in accordance with current standards and policies; maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities and complete annual education requirements.
Maintain regulatory requirements and comply with applicable regulations, accrediting standards, and organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Represent the organization professionally, communicate the facility's mission, ethics, and goals and the department's focus statement, and implement MMH's vision and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.