Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - Froedtert South, Inc.

• 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. #cb

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