What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Care Specialist position at Altru Health?
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care at Altru Health. As an LPN, you will perform and document assessments, ensure health history and admission processes are completed, and provide personalized care to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist registered nurses and licensed practitioners in identifying patient needs, prioritizing care, and setting goals based on age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed, or philosophical beliefs.
- Contribute to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
- Modify the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioners.
Requirements
- Demonstrated competency and ability to carry out department-specific functions according to department standards, policies, and procedures.
- Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
- Identifies early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately.
- Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members.
Certifications and Education
- Hold a valid LPN license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing prior to start date.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
Working Conditions
- Work indoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Perform duties that require frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and handling/finger/feel activities.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care at Altru Health. As an LPN, you will perform and document assessments, ensure health history and admission processes are completed, and provide personalized care to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist registered nurses and licensed practitioners in identifying patient needs, prioritizing care, and setting goals based on age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed, or philosophical beliefs.
- Contribute to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions.
- Modify the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioners.
Requirements
- Demonstrated competency and ability to carry out department-specific functions according to department standards, policies, and procedures.
- Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
- Identifies early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately.
- Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members.
Certifications and Education
- Hold a valid LPN license from the Minnesota Board of Nursing prior to start date.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
Working Conditions
- Work indoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Perform duties that require frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and handling/finger/feel activities.
