Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg - Part Time - Nights
Methodist Health System
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Permanent
- Part-time
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary: Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IAWork Schedule: 12hr shifts, 7p - 7aAccountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.Responsibilities:Essential Job Functions1. Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
- Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs and culture.
- Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
- Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
- Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
- Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
- Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
- Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
- Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
- Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
- Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
- Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
- Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
- Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
- Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
- Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
- Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
- Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
- Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
- Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
- Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
- Maintains competence in area of experience.
- Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
- Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
- Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
- Works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
- Observe appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.
- Follows infection control guidelines and practices.
- Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
- Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
- Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
- Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
- ACE Gen Med and Medical Surgical: Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
- Personnel Pool - NIH Stroke Scale training required within 3 months of hire or upon completion of orientation period.
- No experience necessary
- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Preferred: core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
- Maintain American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification required within 6 months of employment.
- Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required within one year of employment.
- Personnel Pool - ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Reaching
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Walking
- Not Related:
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Rare (1-33%):
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
- Frequent (67%-100%):
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations