Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.

• Working under the supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse, provides care, as delegated by the RN, consistent with established hospital and nursing standards,
• Responsible for reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients.
• Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
• Perform additional duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input).
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in an ICU environment is preferred for HOU/ICU LVN/LPN.
• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum requirements are a Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing with current state license in good standing. 
• Must maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.
• Two or more years of acute care or rehabilitation experience as a LVN/LPN is preferred.
• If working in ICU, must have current ACLS throughout employment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current state license to practice as an LVN. 
• Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment. 
• ACLS certification preferred within one year of employment or as available courses allow.

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