LPN Float- BMG Clincs- Oxford / New Albany / Tupelo

Overview

Nurse-LPN Float Pool

Job Code : 21736

FLSA Status

Job Family : NURSING

Job Summary

Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this 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.

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

Description : #N / A

Preferred / Desired

Minimum Required

Education

Preferred / Desired

Description

Training

Preferred / Desired

Special Skills

Description

Minimum Required : Computer literacy

Preferred / Desired

Licensure

Description

Minimum Required : BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;LPN

Preferred / Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships : No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

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 + / - 150-200lbs. (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 : Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting : Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing : Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) : Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push / Pull : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat / Kneel / Crawl : Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation : Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching / fine motor activities : Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use / repetitive motion : Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear : Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination : Yes

Near Vision : Accurate

Far Vision : Accurate

Depth Perception

Hearing

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 : Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations : Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels : Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust / Particular Matter : Anticipated