Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his or her preparation. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
§Holds an active Licensed Practical Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.
§Current BLS certification.
Minimum Work Experience
§Minimum one-year prior experience in inpatient medical surgical or hospital acute care setting preferred.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - Greater than 32%
Standing - Greater than 32%
Bending/Squatting - 16-31%
Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 1-15%
OSHA Category
High potential for direct body fluid exposure
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Color vision ability required.
Other Physical/Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Pulling - up to 200lbs
Pushing - up to 200lbs
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
§Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
§Assists in preoperative, postoperative, and relevant health teaching for patient and family.
§Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
§Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and idea among team members.
§Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse.
§Performs more complex nursing activities as competence increases.
§Participates in emergency care.
§Communicates frequently with the team leader regarding patients' physical and mental conditions.
§Records information concisely, accurately, and completely.
§Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
§Constructively participates in appropriate committees within the nursing department and/or the hospital.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
§Floats to other areas as assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.
§Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
§Completes competency assignments as evidenced by in-service record.
§Maintains current status in CPR.
§Annual Employee health requirements are kept up to date.
§Performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.
T.J. Regional Health, the parent system of T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Health Columbia is accredited by The Joint Commission and is the healthcare destination in southcentral Kentucky. In addition to two hospitals, the growing organization owns and operates the T.J. Health Pavilion, the Family Medicine Center and Residency Program, the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home and Home Care Services, T.J. Orthopedics, Rural Health Clinics in Cave City, Columbia, Edmonton, Greensburg, Russell Springs, Scottsville, and Tompkinsville as well as R+ Med Spa in Glasgow. For more information about the services offered at T.J. Regional Health, please visit www.tjregionalhealth.org.
