What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Encompass Health?

Job Description

Hiring Full Time Days

The Licensed Practical Nurse II is responsible for providing direct patient care to inpatients; observing patient behavior, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment; reporting findings to registered nurse; and carrying out the patient's plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

License or Certification :

Current LPN / LVN licensure appropriate to state regulations
CPR (BLS) certification required. If mandated by state regulations, ACLS required.

Minimum Qualifications :

One or more years of experience as a licensed LPN / LVN required.

Machines, Equipment Used :

General office equipment such as computer / laptop, telephone, copy / fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.

Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements :

Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.

Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

Skills and Abilities :

Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.

Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.

Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions :

Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.

Handicapped accessible.

May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards :

Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.

Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.

May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and / or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

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