FAIRVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse:

I.  Responsible to:

1. Charge Nurse
2. Chief Nurse Officer
3. CEO/Administrator
4. Doctors
5. Board of trustees

II. Requirements:

Qualifications

• Must have current active license by Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Must have current BLS certification.

1. Ability to communicate effectively in English Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
4. Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
5. Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
7. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
9. Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner. This can include anger, fear, hostility& violence of others.
10. Ability to be able to follow orders and document in EPIC in appropriate areas.

 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.
• Take ACLS, PALS, TNCC within the first year of employment if not already certified.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Working irregular hours including call hours.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation (x-ray/electromagnetic energy), potential electric shock.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Mostly inside work w/ good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
• Requires mostly standing and walking and approximately 20% sitting.
• Position requires heavy frequent lifting in excess of 100 lbs.
• Manage stress appropriately.
• Handle multiple priorities.
• Make decisions under pressure.
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.

III. Duties:

Job Summary

Under direction of the CNO, RN, and/or Provider, care for all patients in the following areas of the hospital, Med/surg floor, swingbed, ED, Pre/post op, outpatient, and anywhere else required in the hospital. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate resources, administer correct medications, assist with treatments/procedures and the use appropriate supplies to care for the patient. Following all policy & procedures of FRMC.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of FRMC.
• Adherence to policies and procedures of Hospital.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Nursing Department.
• Carrying out doctors’ orders promptly and accurately
• Responsible for sharing responsibilities of charge nurse
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, families, and visitors.
• Supervision of workers and assignment of patients
• Narcotic check at the beginning and the end of shift
• Pouring and administering of medications
• Starting IV’s if authorized
• Documents accurately information, medications, and observations in EPIC/EMR.
• Acknowledges orders of Providers in EPIC/EMR and properly transcribing medications
• Keeping doctors notified in changes of patients’ needs
• Supervising treatments on the floor
• Assisting in delivery and emergency rooms when necessary
• Regular attendance at nurse’s meetings & facility required meetings.
• Available for duty in case of disaster.
• Take verbal orders and telephone and put into EPIC/EMR.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works day, evening or night shifts as assigned.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• Reads and knows where to find all policy & procedures
• Do SQSS daily (beginning and end of shift) and training for SQSS as required.
• Attends all EPIC/EMR training as required.
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, training’s, current literature, in service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED:

All ages are served at Fairview Regional Medical Center including:

Neonate/Infant –      Birth – 1 year

Child/Pediatric –        1 – 11 years

Adolescent –              12 – 17 years

Adult –                         18 – 64 years

Geriatric –                  65 years +

Non-Essential Functions

•  Perform other duties as assigned.