Licensed Practical Nurse - Transitional Care
Licensed Practical Nurse - Transitional Care
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Job Description
Summary
Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse nurse practitioner physician assistant or physician.
- 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.
- High school diploma General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
- No experience required
- 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
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 025 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 025 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 2575 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
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Employment Type
Full-Time
