LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-HH 102538 - MCELWAIN, TAMMY - Owensboro Health 2

• Job Summary
  • Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant,or physician. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the serviceassignment.
    
    Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliabilityorganization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect,Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Job Responsibilities
  • Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review.
  • Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.
  • Performs plan of care interventions.
  • 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.
• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS)Healthcare Provider required within 30 days of employment in this position. Valid driver's license required.Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Work Experience
  • None required.
• Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.
• FLSA Classification
  • Non-Exempt
• Disclaimer
  • This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. 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 areas.
• Additional Position Related Details
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    Physical Requirements
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      Activity and Frequency:
      • Bending/Stooping - Frequently
      • Climbing - Occasionally
      • Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
      • Kneeling - Occasionally
      • Lifting/Moving Patients - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Rarely
      • Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Frequently
      • Reaching - Frequently
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Rarely
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently
      • Running - Occasionally
      • Sitting - Frequently
      • Squatting - Frequently
      • Standing - Frequently
      • Walking - Frequently
      • Audible Speech - Frequently
      • Hearing Acuity - Frequently
      • Smelling Acuity - Occasionally
      • Taste Discrimination - Never
      • Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

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