Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! LPN - ED Job Locations US-AL-Tuscaloosa ID 2024-9393 Category Clinical Position Type Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly) Overview

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN/ED administers compassionate care by maintaining standards of nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Encourages team members and supports their contribution. 

Responsibilities Collects and documents data on each assigned patient on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the normal systems review, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors. Specific ages: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.Performs basic and/or advanced nursing tasks, as appropriate for the department/unit.Records and reports to the RN all observed abnormal and/or significant findings to include but not limited to symptoms, abnormal drainage, reactions, responses to treatments, medications, and changes in the patient’s condition.Maintains basic cardiac rhythm monitoringProvides and documents patient (significant other) education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.Documents all patient care activities and/or observations according to policies and procedures Performs IV therapy as outlined in DCH policy of IV catheter insertion.Manages Med Control calls when requested to do so.Performs and/or assist with various orthopedic procedures/splint applications.Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, special test and procedures as directed by the RN.Assist with observations of assigned patients, including monitoring of vital signs, patient needs, request - reports to team leader as indicated.Performs environmental cleaning and restocking assignments; assures adequate supplies available.Transports patients throughout the hospital in timely, safe manner.Assist with maintaining equipment in good working order and keeps it in proper place.Assists with maintaining a clean safe environment.Assist with orientation of new staff.Attends in service programs, required training/education and unit/department/service meetings. Provides for safety of all ages of patients during transport. Works appropriately with persons of varied ages and sociological background.Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in the patient’s condition and reports it to the appropriate caregiverPerforms phlebotomy proceduresProvides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the Registered nurse to include but not limited tomeasure and record intake and output measure and record vital signs, O2 Saturation, weight, height      positioning patients; lifting and turning patients;      applying/utilizing special equipment;      assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode;       ambulating the patient;     pre-operative and post-operative care;     application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices;         removal of foley catheters;      perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile); sitz baths   non-medicated enemas;    application of heat and cold;     care of the incontinent patient;    skin care to the immobilized patient;   removal of saline lock,     emptying of colostomy bags;     application of appliances for heat and cold;       performing blood sugars.   placing patients on cardiac monitors       set up of oxygen per nasal cannula at 2L/min  feeding patients     collecting, labeling, and transporting of lab specimens. 

                24. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. Specific ages: neonates, pediatric, adolescent, and adult and geriatric as defined by scope of service.

Applies safety principles and safe patient handling and mobility concepts to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care, such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning and transporting of patients.Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean,   safe manner  Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.

 

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Current Alabama LPN License required.  As of March 1, 2019 current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Must have basic computer skills to support the use of electronic medical record, e- mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.  Previous experience as paramedic and in direct patient care setting preferred.

 

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

WORK CONTEXT

Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionDealing with unpleasant or physically aggressive personalitiesMust be able to deal with conflictMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyMust be able to receive delegationMust be able to work in groupsMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be meet time pressure and time linesMust be able to perform in exact and accurate mannerMust be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutionsRequires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.

 

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to reach reasonable distances in any directionMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and liftMust be able to run in an emergencyMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertipsMust be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodationHearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal rangeMust possess stamina to work 12-hour shift Physical presence onsite is essential  Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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