Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Health University Medical Center
Wapella, IL, United States
Full-time

Overview

Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs;

assists Physician with the care of patient.

Qualifications

  • Current CPR card.
  • Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
  • Good nursing assessment and judgment skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work well with providers, nursing staff, and outside health care agencies and providers.

General Skill Requirements

  • Adaptability
  • Attendance and Punctuality
  • Communications
  • Cooperation
  • Job Knowledge
  • Judgment
  • Problem solving
  • Quality
  • Quantity

Education and / or Other Requirements

Must possess a current Licensed Practical Nurse certification and be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.

Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of potential exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands

  • Standing, bending, and reaching.
  • Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of weight.
  • Repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes.

Mental Demands

Ability to work under stress and adapt to variable and unpredictable conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Collects and documents patient data.
  • Differentiates among patient urgencies.
  • Establishes priorities and collaborates with Providers on care plans.
  • Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
  • Assists physicians and prepares patients for procedures.
  • Provides and documents care according to established standards.
  • Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.
  • Demonstrates department specific competencies.
  • Supports and maintains joint commission standard.
  • Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures, and instructions according to policies and standards.
  • 7 days ago
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