LPN - Senior Transitions Unit
Location: Branson Missouri
Description: Cox Medical Center Branson is currently seeking to employ LPN - Senior Transitions Unit right now, this position will be placed in Missouri. More details about this position opportunity please read the description below. SUMMARY: Under the supervision and/or direction of the Staff Nurse or Charge Nurse the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of psychiatric nursi! ng care consistent with the treatment plan. Additionally, he/she is responsible for concise documentation for and assigned group of patients
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Based upon the admission assessment of the patient performed by the registered nurse, collaborates in the formulation of a plan of care.
Provides direct patient care and/or assists with the delivery of patient care consistent with the plan.
Collaborates with other health professionals in developing a comprehensive treatment plan.
Participates in multiâ€'interdisciplinary treatment staffing.
Employs effective communications skills
Monitors the safety status of the therapeutic milieu.
Assists, as necessary, with Unit seminars, occupational and recreational activities and patient community meetings.
Performs more complex nur! sing activities as competence increases.
Participates! in emergency care as needed.
Communicates frequently with the Team Lead regarding patients’ physical & mental conditions.
Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients.
Records food and fluid intake and output.
Bathes, dresses, and assists patients in walking and turning.
Assists in delivery, care, and feeding of infants.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
One year certificate from college or technical school.
License(s), Certification(s), Registration(s), Accreditation(s)
LPN Licensure in the State of Missouri
BLS
I.V. Certification required for Acute nursing but not for Geri Psych , Home Health & Hospice or Hyperbaric positions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated clinical competence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Ability to write routine reports.
Knowledge of and ability to use all clinical software
I.V. Insertion (does not apply to Geri Psych, Home Health & Hospice positions)
Skilled in operation of tools, equipment, and materials listed below.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must comply with all Star Care Standards
Prompt and regular attendance according to policy
Comply with dress code a! nd appearance standards.
Interact with patients, customers, th! e general public, management, and team members in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
Work with integrity, uphold Skaggs’ mission, values, and maintain confidentiality in all situations.
Follow safety & security policies & procedures, immediately report suspicious activities and unsafe conditions. Use equipment, tools & materials properly; wear and/or use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participate in all mandatory job training and meetings as directed which may include overnight travel and extended stays as applicable.
Adhere to requirements, policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or other Hospital/Clinic practices.
Maintains awareness of and participation in community relations activities.
Exercises appropriate use of Universal Precautions, personal protective equipment, and other safety guidelines/regulations as required by OSHA and other enforcement agencies.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
General office equipment
Computer
Diagnostic testing equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens, body fluids, contagious diseases, blood, and bio-hazard materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 p! ounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
! Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 05:02:54 GMT