Licensed Practical Nurse-Med/Surg-Full-time

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time LPN to perform nursing services on our Med/Surg Unit.

Works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse rendering

nursing care including medications and treatments to patients in a timely

manner.

Job Relationships Responsible to: Unit Coordinator/Clinical

Manager/Registered Nurse

Nature of supervision received: Direct

Positions directly supervised: Nursing Assistants

Essential Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Provides direct patient care.
• Administers medications including PO, IM and IV PB in a safe and

timely manner. Accurately documents administration of medications.

• Responsible for safe-guarding medications and narcotics.
• Starts and assists with the maintenance of IV's.
• Accurate documentation of care.
• Assists with patient education, in collaboration with other

disciplines.

• Assists with unit cleanliness.
• Assists with admission assessments and discharge assessments.
• Respects patient privacy, rights and respects values of individual

patients and provides care accordingly.

• Takes responsibility as assigned for providing care for a given

group of patients according to the care plan provided by the

registered nurse. Works under direct supervision of a registered

nurse.

• Reports observations and pertinent information to registered nurse.

Works closely and harmoniously with registered nurse.

• Assists in orienting new employees.
• Administers nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to

hospital policies, procedures and philosophy.

• Completes all annual competencies.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

• Must be able to cross-train to other units.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Attends unit

meetings.

• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

quality improvement teams.