Pediatric Clinic LPN Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized patient care under the supervision of the RN and maintain clinical competency appropriate for the area of practice
• Utilize knowledge and skills to collaborate with the RN to implement, evaluate, and document the care of assigned patients
• Understand and follow policy and procedure
• Meet licensure requirements
• Be responsive to current safety and quality initiatives and sustain improvement
• Build productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter
• Demonstrate teamwork and delegate appropriately to other team members
• Actively participate in the department
• Proactively seek continued growth and development
• Support the philosophy of SJRMC by facilitating the cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving
• Uphold established Core Values, Standards of Care, philosophy, and goals of the Nursing Department and organization
• Serve as a role model to staff by demonstrating a positive attitude and holistic approach to patient care and a commitment to the nursing process
• Use advanced and specialized education and skills to proficiently implement and document the care of assigned patients under the supervision of the RN
• Contribute to the assessment of the health status of patients and report findings to the RN
• Participate in the development and modification of the plan of care in conjunction with the RN
• Implement appropriate aspects of the plan of care with education and verified competence
• Participate in the evaluation of responses to interventions
• Reinforce educational need determined by the RN to meet patient plans of care
• Follow guidelines described in the Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct Compliance Plan
• Demonstrate understanding of DNV accrediting process as it pertains to position and responsibilities and respond accordingly
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship

Physical Requirements and Environmental Working Conditions:

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist frequently
• Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently
• Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Meet OSHA training requirements
• Special Demands:
o Set limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care
o Effectively cope and strive for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families