LPN-Surg/Ortho

UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island

LPN Surg/Ortho

FTE: PRN (As Needed, Not Benefit Eligible)

Shift: Varies (Minimum Requirement: 24 Hours Per Month, 8 of those being on the WE, and 1 Holiday Per Year)

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT:Med Surgical/ 6 South

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Assists with the care of patients whose nursing needs do not require

constant professional nursing care, and to assist professional nurses

with care of the acutely ill.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION, TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Must be a graduate of a recognized

school of practical nursing. Previous experience in an acute care

setting desired.

B. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES SKILLS: Knowledge of the nursing care required

for the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Must have successfully

completed course of pharmacology and demonstrate competency before

giving limited medications. Must have successfully completed a course in IV

initiation and therapy, and demonstrate competency prior to providing IV

therapy.

C. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse

in Illinois. Current CPR certification is required.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

A. RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Managers, Patient Care Managers and Registered

Nurses

B. WORKERS SUPERVISED: Nursing Assistants

C. INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: All members of the health care team, patients,

visitors, and community agencies

WORKING CONDITIONS:

. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

. Potential exposure to the risk of bloodborne pathogens Category I

. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

. Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment

. May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances

. Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals

. May be exposed to toxic chemicals

. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

. Handles emergency or crisis situations

. May perform emergency care

. Exposed to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas

. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

. Requires judgement/action which could result in serious consequences

. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

. Works in a smoke-free environment

. Occasional exposure to video display terminal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

. Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs or more)

. Occasional prolonged standing/walking

. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

. Lifts supplies/equipment

. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies

. Manual dexterity and mobility

. Intermittent exertion when performing treatments

. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

. Requires far acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more

. Requires near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

PATIENT POPULATIONS SERVED:

. Adolescent

. Adult

. Geriatric

JOB DUTIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

I. TECHNICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE/CLINICAL: (Total Weight of 100)

Demonstrates competence in the skills, (processes, procedures, and

equipment) necessary to carry out assigned duties as identified below.

Demonstrated competence in recognizing and responding to patients

physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs should be

evaluated in relation to the patient populations served as appropriate

for each responsibility.

A. Demonstrates competence in contributing toward the accomplishment of

patient goals by providing care and carrying out nursing functions

as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

1. Completes assessment every shift and reports abnormalities to RN.

2. Assists in providing comfort measures, i.e. repositioning, support

measures, bathing, oral hygiene, and bed changes.

. 3. Provides assistance with body elimination, i.e. enemas,

suppositories, catheter insertion (female/male patients) and

catheter care.

4. Assists patient with physical activities, i.e. turning,

ambulating, assisting to chair.

B. Demonstrates cooperation with other members of the health care team

in coordinating the care of the patient's total needs.

1. Assists with admission, transfers, and discharge of patient

following established guidelines.

2. Assists with procedures on the unit, i.e. dressing changes,

spinal taps.

C. Demonstrates competence in maintaining accurate and complete records

while on duty.

1. Maintains accurate IO record.

2. Documents care given directly to patients.

3. Participates in the evaluation and updating process of the

patient care plan.

D. Demonstrates competence in recognizing and reporting abnormalities

in patient's condition to the assigned Registered Nurse in a timely manner.

1. Gives report to the assigned Registered Nurse per shift.

E. Demonstrates competence in performing procedures and treatments

as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

1. Demonstrates competence in the administration of age appropriate

care.

2. Implements age appropriate care in accordance with established

standards of care, policies, procedures, and state and federal

law.

3. Administers medication according to established Medication

Policy.

4. Monitor the flow rate of existing intravenous lines.

5. Regulating peripheral fluid infusion rates.

6. Observing sites for local reaction and reporting results to the

Registered Nurse.

7. Discontinue IV's following established guidelines as directed by

the Registered Nurse.

8. Add non-medicated solutions to the existing patent peripheral IV lines.

9. Monitoring existing transfusions of blood and blood products.

10. Performing site care and changing dressings on existing

peripheral lines.

11. Documenting intravenous procedures performed and observations

made.

12. Provides oropharyngeal suctioning and tracheal suctioning/care

when appropriate following established guidelines (excluding

patients during the immediate post-operative period).

13. Provide nasogastric/gastrostomy tube irrigation excluding

gastrointestinal surgical patients during their immediate

post-operative period.

14. Provides application of ice bags/collars, water mattresses and

K-pads under direction of a Registered Nurse.

15. Provides application of hot and cold compresses, sterile and

unsterile dressings following established guidelines.

16. Collects specimens/cultures (urine, sputum, stool, and wound)

as ordered. This includes communication via the computer.

17. Weighs patients using regular, in bed, or wheelchair scale in

an accurate manner.

F. Progression towards goals from previous evaluation/ orientation completion.

II. KEY PERFORMANCE GOALS

III. DEMONSTRATION OF VALUES: Consistently demonstrates Trinitys

values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.

A. Demonstrates Excellence A standard of the highest quality in the

service we deliver to meet the various needs of our customers.

B. Demonstrates Flexibility An openness to the change which

accompanies the exploration of new ways of delivering service.

C. Demonstrates Integrity The assurance that all our dealings with

patients and their families, physicians, employees, suppliers, and the

community members and others with whom we do business, will be

filled with respect, fairness and honesty.

D. Demonstrates Responsiveness A commitment to work with others to

identify the needs of our customers and to strive to meet these needs.

E. Demonstrates Service A pledge to offer appropriate services to all

persons, regardless of socioeconomic status, race or religion.

F. Demonstrates Teamwork A cooperative effort, involving employees,

physicians, patients, and community members, working together to

provide quality, compassionate, cost-effective health care.

IV. PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY: Consistently demonstrates Trinitys

Principles of Hospitality when interacting with patients, families, physicians,

co-workers, visitors, and others.

A. Is friendly.

B. Responds quickly.

C. Takes ownership.

D. Is a valued information resource.

E. Shows respect for others.

F. Provides value-added service.

G. Projects a professional image.

V. CORPORATE INTEGRITY PLAN: Consistently demonstrates support

of Trinitys Corporate Integrity Plan in the performance of job duties and

responsibilities.

A. Develops and maintains knowledge of current rules, regulations,

policies, and statutes that affect his/her job.

B. Monitors his/her work area to ensure corporate integrity issues are

identified and addressed.

C. Reports Corporate Integrity Plan compliance issues in an appropriate

and timely manner.

D. Supports Trinitys Corporate Integrity Plan.

VI. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT: Consistently

demonstrates appropriate commitment to professional development.

A. Completes all mandatory in-services and competency requirements.

B. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.

Pursues opportunities for professional enrichment.

C. Utilizes supplies and resources of the organization in a cost effective

manner.

D. Maintains commitment to working scheduled hours.

E. Knows and follows the Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the

department/unit. Takes appropriate measures to prevent unsafe actions

or conditions from resulting in harm to self or others. Reports

accidents/injuries in a thorough and timely manner. Reports for duty

in the proper mental, physical, and emotional condition.

This position description was developed to enhance the communication of job and

performance expectations between the employee and the department manager/

director and/or vice-president and should not be considered a contractual

agreement or an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills

required. The specifications, responsibilities and activities will be reviewed

on a regular basis for modification or change, and may be initiated as needed.

EOE M/F/V/D