The LPN is a new graduate or a nurse who has not practiced nursing within the past five years. The LPN functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing care, performs basic nursing procedures and administers medications once competency has been determined.
Education
See License / Certification Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
- Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License
- Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications
NOTE : ACLS within 6 months of hire into ED, ICU, Surgery, PACU, L&D, SSU if taking GI call, or Cath Lab.NOTE : NRP within 6 months of hire into Nursery and L&D.NOTE : PALS within one year of hire in PACUNOTE : BLS required within 30 days of hire.Qualifications as designated in Nursing Clinical Ladder Policy.Area of Responsibilities
CARE ACCROSS THE LIFESPAN For ages and populations served : Demonstrates knowledge of physiologic norms, developmental levels, and age specific care. Interprets data, adapts medications and treatments. Educates and communicates effectively with patients and familiesNURSING PROCESS Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, participates in patient assessment activities and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of nursing care and other specialized tasks consistent with board of nursing rules and regulations and hospital policy.PROVIDING CARE Provides direct personal patient observation, care, and assistance according to the patient's established plan of care. Performs comfort and safety measures. Administers treatments and medications by various routes according to hospital policy. Demonstrates skill in prioritizing care for group of patients. Recognizes change in patient's condition, takes appropriate action, notifies the RN. Effectively understands and operates general equipment found on nursing units. Documentation is according to hospital policy procedure and other regulatory agencies. Demonstrates knowledge of unit, departmental rules, regulations, policies procedures and standards of nursing care.RESPECT FOR OTHERS Demonstrates respect and caring toward patients, staff and visitors. Shows consideration for team members by reporting on time for shift and taking only allotted time for breaks. Timely attendance at unit staff meetings and mandatory in-servicesTEAM MEMBER Provides pertinent feedback concerning patient care to Charge Nurse in a respectful manner. Serves as a resource to other LPNs, new employees, students and nursing technicians. Participates in the management and supervision of unlicensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.Compliance Statement
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.
Education
See License / Certification Requirements
Experience
No prior work experience required
Licenses & Certifications
GEORGIA LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSEHEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.Supervision
The LPN has limited supervisory duties but may instruct new employees, nursing technicians and correct work routines according to hospital policy and procedure.Qualifications
NOTE : ACLS within 6 months of hire into ED, ICU, Surgery, PACU, L&D, SSU if taking GI call, or Cath Lab.NOTE : NRP within 6 months of hire into Nursery and L&D.NOTE : PALS within one year of hire in PACUQualifications as designated in Nursing Clinical Ladder Policy.Definitions
The LPN I is a new graduate or a nurse who has not practiced nursing within the past five years. The LPN functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing care, performs basic nursing procedures and administers medications once competency has been determined.Contact With Others
Performance of job requires contact with others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization also.
Effect Of Error
Probable error usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the full import is not apparent in the routines performed.
Supervisory Responsibility
Occasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in performance of task
Mental Demands
Semi-routine duties of some variety and difficulty performed under general supervision and following general operating procedures and practices. Work involves some planning to select correct methods and correct for error.
Physical Effort
Considerable physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day. Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.
Working Conditions
Considerable - (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature / weather extremes / occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical / bio-hazardous materials.
Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations
Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of agePhysical Aspects
Continually (at least once per day)
HearingVisualSpeakingFrequently (at least 3 times a week)
BendingTypingManual Dexterity picking, pinching With fingers etc.Feeling (Touch) determining temperature, texture, by touchingReaching above shoulderReaching below shoulderColor VisionStandingWalkingLifting up To 25 lbs.Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.Handling seizing, holding, graspingCarryingSmellingPushing / Pulling up To 25 lbs.Pushing / Pulling 25 To 60 lbs.Occasionally (at least once a month)
BalancingRunning - In response To an emergencyLifting over 60 lbs.KneelingSquattingN95 Respirator usage (PPE)Pushing / Pulling over 60 lbs.
