LPN - Rehab Licensed Practical Nurse New

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Position Title: LPN

Department: Rehabilitation Unit

Shift: 2nd shift

Hours: 3pm-11:30pm

Status: .6 (24 hours a week)

Purpose: Supports and provides safe, effective, and culturally-competent patient care for pediatric through aging adult patients affected by chronic illness or disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse. Key accountabilities include: communicating patient data for planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; using critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice; supporting Professional Practice Standards as defined by ANA; and actively participating in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.

Report To: Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others.

Materials Responsibility: Limited: Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also

limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated.

Key Relationships: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education: High school plus additional course work up to 1 year

Field OF Study: Nursing

Special Training: Basic Life Support

Training Preferred: N/A

Licensures/Registration: Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa

Experience: No experience required.

Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people. These may be fellow employees, customers, the public or others outside the organization. Communications are of limited difficulty. Interactions usually involve short, straightforward exchanges of information. The job requires a limited amount of

interpersonal skills. Interactions are non-stressful encounters and dealing with uncomplicated problem situations.

Working Condition: There is routine exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment. Personal

risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed closely. The time the employee may be exposed to these conditions is limited to 70% or less of the work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.