Job Summary
Job Summary
Provides patient care as directed and is accountable for own actions under provided direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned. |
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Collects patient data. | ||
Assists in planning patient care. | ||
Implements patient care as directed. | ||
Assists with evaluating the plan of care. | ||
Administers medication as prescribed. | ||
Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients. | ||
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. | ||
Participates in ongoing educational activities. | ||
Completes assigned goals. |
Specifications
Experience
Education
Training
Special Skills
Computer literacy BLS LPN |
Licensure
LPN |
Reporting Relationships
Reporting Relationships
Yes No |
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Sedentary | Very light energy level | Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart | |
Light | Moderate energy level | Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed stretcher) | |
Medium | High energy level | Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /lbs. (Patient on bed stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) | |
Heavy | Very high energy level | Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. |
Functional Demands Rating
Sedentary Light Medium Heavy |
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Frequent |
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Frequent |
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent |
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g. stairs or ladders)
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional |
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Sensory Requirements
Yes | Accurate | Accurate | Minimal | Moderate |
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Not Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated |
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Not Anticipated |
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