Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

Job Location
Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Other

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
12 Hour Night

Job Category
Nursing - Hospital

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Knows and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age and/or developmental status of patients served; adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act; adheres to national, regional, and hospital Standards of Care and Practice to deliver care; utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management and continuous Performance Improvement; maintains a safe environment of care; upon delegation and under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, collects data and performs patient care interventions; contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines; and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Amberwell Healthcare.

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Qualifications

•   JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
•   Education
•  Vocational/ Technical
•  Kansas LPN license
•  BLS
•   Experience
•  Less than one year
•   Skills
•  Organizational
•  Verbal
•  Interpersonal
•  Customer Relations
•  Mathematical
•  Analytical
•  Grammar/Spelling
•  Read/Comprehend written instructions
•  Follow verbal instructions
•  Computer: Meditech
•   Age of Patients Served
•  Neonate/Infant (birth-1 year)
•  Child/Ped (1-11 years)
•  Adolescent (12-17 years)
•  Adult (18-64 years)
•  Geriatric ( 65+ years)
•   Mental and Emotional Requirements
•  Manage stress appropriately
•  Make decisions under pressure
•  Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
•  Handle multiple priorities
•  Work alone
•  Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
•   Working Conditions
•  Exposure to communicable diseases
•  Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
•  CRT (computer) monitor
•   Physical Requirements
•  Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
•  Stand for 2-4 hours per day
•  Sit for 2-3 hours per day
•  Walk for 5-6 hours per day
•  Perform repetitive tasks/motions
•  Distinguish colors
•  Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
•  Have good manual dexterity
•  Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
•  Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-
•   Personal Protective Equipment
•  Gloves