Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient care according to the nursing Process; performs treatments and procedures within the framework of licensure;

administers medications, and assists Registered Nurse with patient teaching

Complies with established standards and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School plus completion of Accredited Practical Nursing Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wisconsin.

Current BLS and / or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Successful completion of hospital approved pharmacology course within 6 months of hire.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department / unit skills list.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient care according to the Nursing Process.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs treatments and procedures in compliance with hospital / nursing policies and procedures.

Administers medication according to hospital / nursing procedures (Nursing Procedure Manual, Section 11).

Assists in admitting patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.

Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.

Patient rooms and department work areas are organized and maintained in a neat, clean and well supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.

Assists the Registered Nurse in patient teaching.

Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy / procedure manuals.

Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the framework of licensure

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years

Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.