Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Agreement

Rivers Health is seeking an LPN on a temporary internal agreement.

 

Renders patient care and a variety of procedures under supervision of

registered nurse or licensed practical nurse

 

 

1. Delivers and documents care according to hospital policies,

     procedures and philosophies.

 

1. Follows strict aseptic technique at all times. Uses sterile   

     technique when indicated.

    

1. Observes and reports all patient concerns and changes in condition

     to a Nurse immediately.

    

1. Safely transports patients, supplies, and specimens.

 

1. Respects patient's privacy rights, respects values of individual

     patients, and provides care accordingly.    

 

1. Assists with orientation of new employees.

 

1. Completes all annual competencies.

 

1. Assists with unit cleanliness.

 

1. Performs other duties that may be assigned.

 

1. Complies with Corporate Policies, Procedures and Personnel Employee

     Handbook.

 

1. Must be able to cross-train to other units.

 

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

 

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates in

     unit meetings.

 

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

     quality improvement teams.

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

 

Basic ability to read, write and understand simple instructions.  CPR

required. Meet unit proficiency standards.  High school graduate or

equivalent required.  BLS required.

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Previous experience in health care facility delivering direct patient care preferred.