What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Med Surg PRN position at Kindred Healthcare Inc.?
Are you an LPN seeking an exciting new opportunity within Medical Surgical?
We are looking for compassionate, qualified LPNs who share our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. If you are a passionate nurse who wants to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! Below is our job description and minimum requirements to apply.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for direct and indirect patient care in the medical/surgical care setting.
To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
Maintains accurate and continued documentation appropriately for all assessments, treatments, and evaluations performed. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Ability to, under direct supervision of an RN, perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the care requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over patient life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Education:
Licensed Practical Nurse Degree, Required
Required Licenses:
Must have a current Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse license or a current Compact State Registered Nurse license.
Required Certifications:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequiredwithin 90 days of hire or transfer.
Experience:
One year of experience in a clinical setting is required.
- Required Skills:
Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work.
Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
Attention to detail.
Ability to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly.
Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.
Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred.
