Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Expanded Intravenous (IV) Therapy

Department: Medical / Surgical

Hours: Fulltime (0.9 FTE, 72 hours per biweekly pay period including every third weekend) – Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with 30-minute meal break

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Expanded Intravenous (IV) Therapy provides high-quality, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). In addition to performing routine practical nursing duties, this position utilizes specialized training and competency in intravenous (IV) therapy to initiate, administer, and monitor IV therapy in accordance with applicable Iowa Board of Nursing administrative rules, professional standards, and facility policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Initiate, maintain, and monitor peripheral IV lines for adult patients per the Iowa Board of Nursing Expanded IV scope regulations. Prepare and administer approved IV fluid solutions and IV piggyback medications as allowed by facility guidelines and the Iowa Board of Nursing. Assess and monitor IV sites regularly for signs of complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, infection, extravasation, reporting issues to the supervising RN immediately.

Perform routine nursing care such as measure and record vital signs, pain levels, and intake and output. Perform clinical assessments and procedures within the LPN scope of practice outlined by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Report any mental or physical condition changes to the supervising RN and/or health care provider.

Administer non-IV medications according to medication administration policy and procedures. Document all nursing interventions, assessments, IV therapy administrations, medication administrations, patient responses, and observations accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Assist the supervising RN with ongoing patient evaluations and patient/family discharge education.

Receive orders from healthcare providers and ensure orders are carried out accurately and timely. Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment. Assists in maintenance of safe, clean work environment.

Assists with the general operation of the Medical / Surgical Department. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Abide by Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) policies and procedures and standards of behavior.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program. Completion of an Iowa-approved LPN IV therapy course.

Additional

Qualifications

Basic computer skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate with confidence in a group setting.

Self-motivated. Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate in English fluently. Integrity and ability to work independently.

Initiative to take on tasks without being told. Strong attention to detail. Adaptive to change, embraces change with optimism.

Ability to problem solve, critically think. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently. Ability to operate technologies and equipment associated with this position.

Must have a service mindset and a commitment to continuous learning. Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if needed. Mandatory Reporter.

Licensure/Certification Required

Active, unencumbered LPN license of the State of Iowa (or a valid Compact/NLC license with Iowa privileges) Current certification in Expanded IV Therapy authorized under Iowa Board of Nursing regulations Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire

Physical

Requirements

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequent
• Walk: Frequent

Lift

• 10 pounds: Frequent
• 25 pounds: Frequent
• 50 pounds*: Frequent
• 75 pounds*: Frequently
• Greater than 100 pounds*: Frequent

Carry

• 10 pounds: Occasionally
• 25 pounds: Occasionally
• 50 pounds*: Occasionally
• 75 pounds*: Occasionally
• Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally

Push/Pull

• 10 pounds: Frequent
• 25 pounds: Frequent
• 50 pounds*: Frequent
• 75 pounds*: Frequent
• Greater than 100 pounds*: Frequent
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Balance: Frequent
• Twist: Frequent
• Bend/Stoop: Frequent
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Grasp/Grip: Frequent
• Talk: Constant
• Hear: Constant
• See: Constant

*Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors

May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment. Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment. Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards. Moderate noise level when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment. May come in contact with blood and other body fluids.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Medical / Surgical Director with day-to-day guidance and supervision from House Supervisor on duty

Employees supervised: None