Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- Current BLS certification.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum one-year prior experience in inpatient medical surgical or hospital acute care setting preferred.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - >
Standing - >
Bending / Squatting - 16-31%
Climbing / Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 1-15%
OSHA Category
High Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposure
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Color vision ability required.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Other Physical / Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Pulling - up to 200lbs
Pushing - up to 200lbs
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service, and Values
Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.Assists in preoperative, postoperative, and relevant health teaching for patient and family.Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and idea among team members.Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse.Performs more complex nursing activities as competence increases.Participates in emergency care.Communicates frequently with the team leader regarding patients' physical and mental conditions.Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and / or the hospital.NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Non-Essential FunctionsFloats to other areas as assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.Completes competency assignments as evidenced by in-service record.Maintains current status in CPR.Annual Employee health requirements are kept up to date.Performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health mattersshow kindness and compassion towards my customers at all timesbe sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customerI Will Cooperate With Others
maintain zero tolerance for abusive behaviorlisten and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistakenever underestimate the power of an apologyrefrain from blame and judgmentbring a sense of calm to stressful situationsI Will Collaborate With Others
value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working togethertreat others in a way that I would like to be treatedparticipate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Healthfoster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insultsspeak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammatesvalue the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the wholemeet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my jobI Will Communicate
smile - at everyonealways introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interactionfollow the 10 / 5 rule : always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet awayescort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destinationI Will Adapt To Change
be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challengeembrace change and set the example for those around meaccept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and / or I have no control overmanage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as neededI Will Be A Champion
serve with passionview myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordinglytake responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work areago out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkersdare to make a difference and be exceptionalconstantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Healthspeak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work
