Job Description

Job Summary

Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides quality care to patients and performs technical skilled care in compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, local government regulations and company clinical policies.

Essential Functions

· Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

· Provide basic nursing care to patients within Spring Creek's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.

· Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or a Registered Nurse designee.

· Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services to patients/clients and families/caregivers.

· Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse.

· Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.

· Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

· Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.

· Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities.

· Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

· Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data.

· Take vitals, including blood pressure, heart spleen, temperature.

· Administer medication, monitor medication doses and patient response.

· Change bandages, dressings, and feeding tubes as needed; insert and change catheters.

· Assist patients with personal hygiene.

· Help patients who need assistance eating and drinking.

· Collect specimens; deliver them to proper department.

· Set-up intravenous (IV) drip if state-certification allows.

· Provide emotional support to patients and patients' families; listen to concerns and feedback.

· Report any unusual or drastic changes in patient behavior or symptoms; seek help when needed.

· Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile.

· Documents and reports activity as required.

Non-Essential Functions

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

· Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and Clean.

· Complete annual education requirements.

· Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

· Report to work on time and as scheduled.

· Wear identification while on duty.

· Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

· Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

· Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

· Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

· Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

· Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

· Completed state-approved LPN education program.

· Current LPN license to practice.

· Valid CPR certification.

· Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of patient services.

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

· Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

· Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.

· Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

· Working irregular hours including call hours.

· Physically demanding, high-stress environment.

· Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

· Pushing and pulling heavy objects.

· Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.

· Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.

· Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.