What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN LPN position at Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Physician Owned?
Job Summary :
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, a Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer / patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
Essential Duties :
- Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
- Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.
- Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages.
- Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms / automated systems and documentation practices.
- Administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal / state laws and regulations.
- Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to : Nurse Coordinator / Charge Nurse
Experience, Training, Knowledge : One (1) to three (3) years' experience as an LPN preferred.
Experience in orthopedic, neurosurgical, pain management specialties preferred.
Working Conditions / Environmental Exposures
Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious / communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and / or radioactive materials and / or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing / equipment may be necessary.
THE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, NOR DOES IT DISSOLVE THE "AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP.
