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Nurse Extender - Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Care

Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Care in Greenville, KY - Owensboro
Greenville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2024

Summary

Job Summary

Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization and within scope of practice.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review
  • Assists with admission process through data collection and room preparation
  • Contributes to the plan of care; performs plan of care interventions
  • Assist with discharges as delegated by primary nurse
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to primary nurse as indicated
  • Assists with medication administration and observes patients for adverse reactions
  • Performs intentional rounding to meet patient care needs, ensure patient safety, decrease the occurrence of patient preventable events, and proactively address problems before they occur
  • Answers call lights and provides needed assistance to the patient
  • Assists with bedside procedures (tube feedings, point of care testing, wound care, etc)
  • Carries out additional duties as assigned (safety observation, intentional rounding, daily cares tasks, stocking, etc)
  • Documents all care as provided
Qualifications
  • High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire
  • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment
  • Works under minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Physical Demands
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Occasionally
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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