Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Job Location
Job Description
Full-time LPN position for our Assisted Living Facility that is the home to 16 residents. Full-time, 80 hours per pay period, 2 pm - 10 pm. Every other weekend/holiday. Full time benefits: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability. PTO and Sick Leave accrual begins first day of employment. Shift differential for evening/night shift and weekends.
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Employee Job Description
Job Title: LPN
Primary Function and Relationship to Total OrganizationProvides direct nursing care for individual residents with common, well-defined nursing diagnosis. Works under the supervision of an R.N. Organizes those aspects of nursing care for which she/he is responsible for.
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Supervises: Certified Nursing Assistants
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Gathers data relative to health status of the resident reports to physician and documents appropriately.
- Renders direct patient care consistent with the level of nursing skills.
- Uses established channels of communication to implement an effective, health care plan.
- Organizes the delivery of standard nursing care in order to use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
- Works with other health care personnel within the organizational structure to manage patient care.
- Participates in the medical plan of care to promote an integrated health care plan.
- Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions and documents appropriately.
- Maintains accountability for own care and care delegated to others to assure adherence to ethical and legal standards.
- Plans, promotes and participates in patient education and rehabilitation.
- Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Participates in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, quality improvement nursing committees and other related activities.
- Keeps supervisor informed of changes in patient condition and of care rendered.
- Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
- Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
- Performs functions other than described above due to extenuating circumstances.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS
TASK
X
TASK
X
1.
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
X
19.
Pushing
X
2.
Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
20.
Stooping
X
3.
Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
21.
Climbing stairs
4.
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
X
22.
Climbing ladders
5.
Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
23.
Operating mechanical equipment
X
6.
Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
24.
Operating office equipment
X
7.
Straight pulling
X
25.
Operating motor vehicle
8.
Pulling hand over hand
X
26.
Ability to see
X
9.
Repeated bending
X
27.
Identify colors
X
10.
Reaching above shoulder
X
28.
Depth perception needed
X
11.
Simple grasping
X
29.
Hearing (with aid)
X
12.
Dual simultaneous grasping
X
30.
Hearing (without aid)
X
13.
Walking
X
31.
Ability to write
X
14.
Standing
X
32.
Ability to count
X
15.
Sitting
X
33.
Ability to read
X
16.
Crawling
X
34.
Other (please specify):
17.
Twisting
X
35.
Other (please specify):
18.
Kneeling
X
36.
Other (please specify):
RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
TASK
X
TASK
X
1.
Outside
13.
Dust
2.
Inside
14.
Grease and oils
3.
Travel a) car
15.
Solvents
16.
Radiant/electrical energy
b) van
17.
Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
c) bus
18.
Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects
d) plane
19.
Working around moving objects or vehicles
4.
Excessive heat
20.
Working below ground
5.
Excessive cold
21.
Working on ladders or scaffolding
6.
Excessive humidity
22.
Working with hands in water
x
7.
Excessive dampness/chill
23.
Vibration
8.
Dry atmosphere
24.
Working closely with others
x
9.
Excessive noise/intermittent
25.
Working alone
x
10.
Constant noise
26.
Longer or irregular work hours
x
11.
Silica, asbestos, etc.
27.
Other (please specify):
12.
Fumes, smoke, gases
28.
Other (please specify):
Minimum educational requirementsEducation:
A graduate of an approved LPN Program. Must have current license to practice in State of Iowa. Successful completion of BLS within 3 months of employment
Experience:
Nursing Home experience preferred. Following a formal orientation, proficiency in the assigned clinical area is expected within 3 months.
General Subjects of Concern:
- Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers, as applicable.
- Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.
- Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.
- Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence of tardiness.
- Is cost effective in utilization in time, equipment and supplies.
- Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.
Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information:
*Schedules are subject to change as needed
I have read, understand and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements
- without accommodations under ADA
- with the following accommodations under ADA: ___________________________________
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Employee/Applicant __________________________________ Date _____________________
Acknowledged _______________________________________ Date _____________________
Location: Humboldt, IA, US
Posted Date: 10/31/2024
Contact Information
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