LPN - Employee Health Services
Company: Phoebe Health
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
JOB SUMMARY
* The LPN provides professional nursing care for assigned patients.
This nurse works under the direct supervision of an RN to
collaborate in utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan,
implement, and evaluate patient care. Provides age specific care as
appropriate to area assigned. The LPN is responsible for
maintaining the standards of practice; complying with established
policy and procedure; managing supplies and equipment; and
promoting collaboration with medical and other staff. The LPN will
participate in supporting the facility's mission statement,
achieving customer satisfaction, and identifying system problems as
opportunities for improvement.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and
punctuality guidelines
* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core
values, mission and vision of the organization
* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions
as per departmental policies and procedures
* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility
(i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and
requirements and competency evaluations on time.
* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all
patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For
non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of
age- specific customer service skills.
* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned
area, with moderate noise levels.
* May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or
infectious organisms.
* May be required to change from one task to another of different
nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
* May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school
of Practical Nursing. (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
* Required Certifications/Licensures: Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS)
GENERAL SKILLS
* Communication Skills
* Interpersonal Skills
* Customer Relations
* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
* Follow Verbal Instructions
* Basic Computer Skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far),
ability to distinguish colors
* Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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