Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Post Surgical Unit
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Description: DCH Health System is presently looking of Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Post Surgical Unit right now, this position will be ordered in Alabama. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. PERFORMANCE PLANNING
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN administers compassionate care by ! maintaining standards of nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. Encourages team members and supports their contribution. Supervises; PCAs, PCAs/US, US and/or Techs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collects and documents data on each assigned patient on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the normal systems review, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors. S pecific ages: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Performs basic and/or advanced nursing task, as appropriate for the department/unit.
Participates in team conferences, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
Provides and documents patient (significant other) education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
Records and reports to the RN all observed abnormal and/or signi! ficant findings to include but not limited to symptoms, abnorm! al drainage, reactions, responses to treatments, medications, and changes in the patient’s condition.
Documents all patient care activities and/or observations according to policies and procedures.
Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
Performs initial and annual competency per job class.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies an! d procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Current Alabama LPN License. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical: . Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Is able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient. Is able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling or kneeling. Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction. Ability to run in emergency situations. Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner. Must have ability to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without re! asonable accommodation
Environmental : Includes exposur! e to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
Psychological: Includes receiving delegation, working with team members, addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results.
- .
If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to DCH Health System.
Interested on this position, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position will be opened on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:14:24 GMT
Apply Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Post Surgical Unit Here