Licensed Practical Nurse I
Mercy
Rogers, AR
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on August 10, 2018
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Requisition ID
2018-776405
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Full Time
Shift(s)
To Be Determined
Department
Med SurgLocation
US-AR-Rogers
Overview
We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
We don't believe in jobs at Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals; careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.
At Mercy, you'll feel our supportive community every step of your day, especially the tough ones. We're a team and love working that way. That team is expanding, and we currently have exceptional opportunities to help our communities grow.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Overview: Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychological, physical and general aspect of care; utilizes the nursing process in planning care; meets the communication and education needs of patient and family; provides care that reflect initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Communicates in a professional, positive, and assertive manner congruent with Mercy Service Standards. Communicates with physicians and other team members about changes in patient's condition, and is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in other departments with adequate supervision. Maintains regulatory agency requirements and adheres to hospital policies, procedures and standards.Qualifications:Because you're committed to excellence, you understand the importance of being properly prepared for your role at Mercy. That's why you'll bring to your role the right set of qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Graduate of accredited LPN program..
Licensure: Current Arkansas LPN License.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.Good computer knowledge required. Preferred Education:
Preferred Experience: At least one year previous experience in clinical nursing preferred.
Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred We'll Support You at Work and Home Our foundations are built on dignity and respect. Modern Healthcare Magazine named us as a "top 100 places to work." We go out of our way to help people feel welcomed. We offer day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and employer-matched retirement funds, even to part-time employees. We're proud to provide tuition reimbursement to help you grow and learn new skills. What Makes a Good Match for Mercy Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us, along with exceptional quality care. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care in a personalized and compassionate manner utilizing the Nursing Process:
A. Successfully demonstrates proficiency of basic skills, equipment, and procedures, including unit specific skills.
B. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to patient care.
C. Safely administers medication by following the established policies and procedures.
D. Follows care plan initiated by RN/LPN's can update and resolve care plans.
E. Communicates problems to the interdisciplinary team.
F. Monitor alarms are set appropriate to patient status and are responded to without delay.
Documents in a manner which is complete, accurate and legible in all designated areas:
A. Requests Admission Assessment and new patient education by RN when new patient is admitted to clinical area; requests RN observation on all assigned patients each shift and if condition changes.
B. Collects data and documents condition of each assigned patient per department policies and as condition changes.
C. Completes discharge instructions as per policy.
D. Completes consent forms according to policy.
E. Completes medication reconciliation forms per policy.
F. Completes other chart forms and flow sheets appropriately.
G. Charting reflects implementation of interventions from the care plan.
H. Reinforce Patient education and response is documented.
I. Physician orders are noted and communication board and report sheet is updated.
J. Documents medication administration as appropriate:
*Medications are verified with EMAR and actual physician orders.
*PCA forms are completed accurately.
*Medications and IV's are documented on the EMAR.
K. Pain assessments are performed and documented per policy.
L. Blood products are administered and documented per policy.
Communication skills as evidenced by:
A. Communicates verbally and non-verbally in a concise, effective, and appropriate manner to all hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and family/significant others:
*Hand-off patient reports are complete, concise, and accurate utilizing SBAR.
*Communicates with dignity and respect to all personnel, physicians, patients and visitors.
*Reports significant changes in patient and/or clinical area condition to Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse.
*Calls physicians as needed and has all required information available.
*Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
*Notifies Unit Secretary or Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse before leaving unit.
*Assists in keeping noise level to a minimum.
B. Displays a positive attitude.
C. Delegation: makes safe and appropriate assignments for co-workers and role models effective communication and behavior for team members; makes appropriate requests of team and ancillary personnel.
D. Collaboration/Coordination:
*Ensures patient needs are met and adequate supplies available for oncoming shift.
*Demonstrates cooperation and support as a team member.
*Works with ancillary departments to schedule tests/procedures to facilitate completion.
E. Education of patient and staff:
*Acts as a change agent to facilitate new processes.
*Evaluates knowledge and provides verbal and written instruction.
F. Answers all call lights and telephones promptly and professionally. Is able to answer questions or direct caller to appropriate personnel.
Actively supports Performance Improvement Initiatives by following hospital policies, procedures, and programs; provides ongoing peer education (i.e., Customer Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Co-Worker Satisfaction, and Process Improvement):
A. Reports occurrences and medication events to Risk Management using approved forms.
B. Reports allergic/adverse medication reactions to Pharmacy.
C. Adheres to Infection Control Policies.
D. Adheres to Employee Health Policies.
E. Performs record reviews and chart audits.
F. Identifies, documents, and reports concerns where improvement will enhance patient care and safety.
Demonstrates behavior that is supportive of cost effective patient care:
A. Sets priorities and utilizes time efficiently in order to complete work on time.
B. Ensures items used are properly charged and utilized appropriately.
C. Removes and returns discontinued equipment.
D. Demonstrates work habits and demeanor which contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit and department.
*Is responsive to staffing needs of the unit
*Assists in maintaining unit cleanliness.
Enhances professional growth and development:
A. Attends education programs, mandatory inservices, workshops, and unit meetings working towards attending or reading meeting minutes 8 of 12 months.
B. Seeks out and utilizes education from professional journals and other accepted resources.
C. Incorporates knowledge obtained into practice patterns.
Provides safe environment of care for patients, visitors, and staff:
A. Identification of safety, infection control, and work environment hazards with prompt resolution and/or reporting of problems.
B. Demonstrates current knowledge of:
*Knowledge and compliance of HIPAA standards and regulatory agency requirements.
*Fall prevention
*Restraints.
*Disaster Plan
*Fire Safety
*Universal Precautions
*Hazardous Material Identification
*Electrical Safety
Provides age specific knowledge and skills where applicable. Works effectively with various cultures and ethnic groups.
A. Uses appropriate tools and resources for age, cultural, or ethnic needs
B. Care provided using age-appropriate modification of procedure and communication.
Licensure: Current Arkansas LPN License.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.Good computer knowledge required. Preferred Education:
Preferred Experience: At least one year previous experience in clinical nursing preferred.
Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred We'll Support You at Work and Home Our foundations are built on dignity and respect. Modern Healthcare Magazine named us as a "top 100 places to work." We go out of our way to help people feel welcomed. We offer day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and employer-matched retirement funds, even to part-time employees. We're proud to provide tuition reimbursement to help you grow and learn new skills. What Makes a Good Match for Mercy Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us, along with exceptional quality care. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care in a personalized and compassionate manner utilizing the Nursing Process:
A. Successfully demonstrates proficiency of basic skills, equipment, and procedures, including unit specific skills.
B. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to patient care.
C. Safely administers medication by following the established policies and procedures.
D. Follows care plan initiated by RN/LPN's can update and resolve care plans.
E. Communicates problems to the interdisciplinary team.
F. Monitor alarms are set appropriate to patient status and are responded to without delay.
Documents in a manner which is complete, accurate and legible in all designated areas:
A. Requests Admission Assessment and new patient education by RN when new patient is admitted to clinical area; requests RN observation on all assigned patients each shift and if condition changes.
B. Collects data and documents condition of each assigned patient per department policies and as condition changes.
C. Completes discharge instructions as per policy.
D. Completes consent forms according to policy.
E. Completes medication reconciliation forms per policy.
F. Completes other chart forms and flow sheets appropriately.
G. Charting reflects implementation of interventions from the care plan.
H. Reinforce Patient education and response is documented.
I. Physician orders are noted and communication board and report sheet is updated.
J. Documents medication administration as appropriate:
*Medications are verified with EMAR and actual physician orders.
*PCA forms are completed accurately.
*Medications and IV's are documented on the EMAR.
K. Pain assessments are performed and documented per policy.
L. Blood products are administered and documented per policy.
Communication skills as evidenced by:
A. Communicates verbally and non-verbally in a concise, effective, and appropriate manner to all hospital personnel, physicians, patients, and family/significant others:
*Hand-off patient reports are complete, concise, and accurate utilizing SBAR.
*Communicates with dignity and respect to all personnel, physicians, patients and visitors.
*Reports significant changes in patient and/or clinical area condition to Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse.
*Calls physicians as needed and has all required information available.
*Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
*Notifies Unit Secretary or Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse before leaving unit.
*Assists in keeping noise level to a minimum.
B. Displays a positive attitude.
C. Delegation: makes safe and appropriate assignments for co-workers and role models effective communication and behavior for team members; makes appropriate requests of team and ancillary personnel.
D. Collaboration/Coordination:
*Ensures patient needs are met and adequate supplies available for oncoming shift.
*Demonstrates cooperation and support as a team member.
*Works with ancillary departments to schedule tests/procedures to facilitate completion.
E. Education of patient and staff:
*Acts as a change agent to facilitate new processes.
*Evaluates knowledge and provides verbal and written instruction.
F. Answers all call lights and telephones promptly and professionally. Is able to answer questions or direct caller to appropriate personnel.
Actively supports Performance Improvement Initiatives by following hospital policies, procedures, and programs; provides ongoing peer education (i.e., Customer Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Co-Worker Satisfaction, and Process Improvement):
A. Reports occurrences and medication events to Risk Management using approved forms.
B. Reports allergic/adverse medication reactions to Pharmacy.
C. Adheres to Infection Control Policies.
D. Adheres to Employee Health Policies.
E. Performs record reviews and chart audits.
F. Identifies, documents, and reports concerns where improvement will enhance patient care and safety.
Demonstrates behavior that is supportive of cost effective patient care:
A. Sets priorities and utilizes time efficiently in order to complete work on time.
B. Ensures items used are properly charged and utilized appropriately.
C. Removes and returns discontinued equipment.
D. Demonstrates work habits and demeanor which contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit and department.
*Is responsive to staffing needs of the unit
*Assists in maintaining unit cleanliness.
Enhances professional growth and development:
A. Attends education programs, mandatory inservices, workshops, and unit meetings working towards attending or reading meeting minutes 8 of 12 months.
B. Seeks out and utilizes education from professional journals and other accepted resources.
C. Incorporates knowledge obtained into practice patterns.
Provides safe environment of care for patients, visitors, and staff:
A. Identification of safety, infection control, and work environment hazards with prompt resolution and/or reporting of problems.
B. Demonstrates current knowledge of:
*Knowledge and compliance of HIPAA standards and regulatory agency requirements.
*Fall prevention
*Restraints.
*Disaster Plan
*Fire Safety
*Universal Precautions
*Hazardous Material Identification
*Electrical Safety
Provides age specific knowledge and skills where applicable. Works effectively with various cultures and ethnic groups.
A. Uses appropriate tools and resources for age, cultural, or ethnic needs
B. Care provided using age-appropriate modification of procedure and communication.