LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Demonstrates the ability to accurately gather and record health information for patients/residents, correctly identify physical and psychological needs, and implement appropriate nursing actions collaboratively under the direction of an RN.

• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital policies and nursing standards of care.

• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, self-care skills, and answering questions. Monitoring patient’s progress carefully, intervenes as able or notifies the RN if intervention is needed outside the LPN scope of practice.

• Demonstrates competency in implementing and maintaining IV therapies according to policy and scope of practice.

• Maintains privacy and security of all Protected Health Information (PHI) and is sensitive to personal privacy and security issues.

• Provides exceptional customer service and demonstrates the ability to resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

• Promotes hospital improvement activities and own professional development. Includes certifications, licensure, monthly staff meetings, and annual in-service, CEUs and hospital events.

• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing appropriate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education

Successful completion of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Preferred

Licenses: Valid Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse

Certifications

Basic Life Saving (BLS)

Apply online @ www.washingtoncountyhospital.org

WCH offers competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Licensed Practical Nurses. Join our family of dedicated healthcare professionals today!

Pay: $24.17 - $33.83 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• Long term care

Work Location: In person