Licensed Practical Nurse - Transitional Care

Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Transitional Care | Work Hours: 7p-7a | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 0.9 FTE

Job Summary:

Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review.

• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.

• Evaluates learning needs of patients and families and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

• May triage patients and refers to physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant if needed.

• May relay information to patients.

• May carry out orders by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant as it pertains to the needs of the patients.

• May perform administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned clinical department.

• May perform plan of care interventions.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under general supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire           

Additional Education Information

• None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse and eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position       

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands 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.

Physical Demands: (Clinical - Hospital)

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 2575 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

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

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