LPN (FT) 7a-7p, 4000 Med Surg
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Job Title:*LPN (FT) 7a-7p, 4000 Med Surg - Kingsport ,TN*Job
Code:*MSHA000862*Location:*HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER,
Kingsport, TN*Position Type:*Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more
per pay period)*Job Definition**Job Description**SCOPE OF
POSITION*The LPN provides direct patient care with varying levels
of illness and support services to the nursing unit under the
direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN is expected to
practice within the scope of professional standards, and the rules
and regulations established by the VA State Board of Nursing. The
LPN demonstrates the ability to deliver care based on patient needs
appropriate to age and developmental level. The LPN possesses a
working knowledge of nursing principles. The position involves
maintaining current clinical knowledge and competency for skills
related to the clinical LPN role where assigned. Decision making is
limited by hospital policy and procedures and based on scope of
licensed practice. Routine responsibilities include providing
bedside care to patient, performing nursing procedures,
transporting patients, supplies and equipment, routine housekeeping
duties and documentation of care and procedures performed.
Accurately reports and documents in the Electronic Medical Record
and electronic documentation systems that support the LPN's
clinical and team member role. The LPN serves as a professional
role model as a caregiver and resource for students, peers and
other providers on the health care team. Must be able to wear a
respirator mask and other personal protective apparel as indicated
in the provision of patient care.Med Surg Peds LPN The Med Surg
Peds LPN will demonstrate the above functions listed in the
introductory paragraph. The care provided to each patient is
specific to the patient's particular physical, age-specific and
psychosocial needs. The patient population served by this position
includes infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Obtains and maintains certification in BLS. ACLS preferred. PALS
within 6 months of hire date, unless class availability dictates a
longer time period. This position will demonstrate competency in
the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient
populations. De-escalation training within 6 months of hire date,
unless class availability dictates a longer time period.Surgical
Services LPN - The Surgical Services LPN will demonstrate the above
functions listed in the introductory paragraph. Provides safe and
effective patient care. Functions in an organized manner and
demonstrates good professional qualities. Must be flexible in
duties and willing to work as an integral part of the surgical
team. He/she must be willing to cross train to other specialties
within the Operating Room, i.e. central sterile technician to
ensure proper decontamination and storage of surgical and
endoscopic equipment. Gathers all surgical equipment for procedures
and ensures it is in working order. Responsible for set up of the
sterile field with proper instruments, equipment and medications
for procedures and assists surgeon with draping the sterile field,
as well as assists with gowning & gloving. Passes instruments and
supplies to the surgeon; prepares sterile dressings, holds
instruments or retractors during procedures and participates in
surgical count and processes specimens and discarded tissue. Cleans
all instruments for sterilization. Certification in BLS. This
position will demonstrate competency in the care of patients of
neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.patient
populations.Inpatient Geropsych The Inpatient Geropsych LPN will
demonstrate the above functions listed in the introductory
paragraph. Provides direct and indirect patient care services that
meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of patient
care. Meets the communication needs of patient and family.
Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional,
developmental, social and behavioral. provides care that reflects
initiative and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Performs
crisis intervention. Participates in the unit's performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Supervised by the Behavioral Health Nurse Manager. Patient
population to be served: Adult to Geriatric. 6 months to 1 year
experience in a psychiatric setting preferred. Obtains and
maintains certification in BLS. De-escalation training will be
provided during orientation or within 6 months of hire date, unless
class availability dictates a longer time period. Basic computer
knowledge. Excellent interpersonal skills.Inpatient Rehab - The
inpatient rehabilitation LPN will demonstrate the above functions
listed in the introductory paragraph. Is a member of the
interdisciplinary rehabilitation team who is responsible for
carryover of the established team goals to achieve patients'
highest level of function. The care provided to each patient is
specific to the patient's particular diagnosis, physical,
age-specific and psychosocial needs and ensures quality and
appropriateness throughout the continuum of care for adult and
geriatric patient populations. The inpatient rehabilitation LPN
communicates and consults with appropriate resource people when
needs are identified. Provides education to patient and
family/significant other/caregiver. Promotes quality of life to
patients with disabilities. Provides comfort and therapy to
patients and families. Promotes health conducive adjustments for
the patient, family, and community. Obtains and maintains
certification in BLS.Family Birth Center - The FBC LPN will
demonstrate the above functions listed in the introductory
paragraph. The care provided to each patient is specific to the
patient's particular physical, age-specific and psychosocial needs.
Obtains and maintains certification in BLS and NRP. This position
will demonstrate competency in the care of the Neonate, Infant,
Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patient populations.
Provides safe and effective patient care. Functions in an organized
manner and demonstrates professional qualities. Works under the
direct supervision of an RN when doing newborn and maternal
assessments. Cross-trained to nursery, antepartum, GYN, post-partum
and surgery. Functions as a scrub tech or nursery nurse in surgery.
Works as a central sterile technician to ensure proper
decontamination and storage of surgical equipment. De-escalation
training within 6 months of hire date, unless class availability
dictates a longer time period.Emergency Department, LPN - Emergency
Department - The ED LPN will demonstrate the above functions. BLS
required. Will obtain ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire date,
unless class availability dictates a longer time period. In
addition, completion of the dysrhythmia course as well as the
cardiovascular drips course is preferred. The care provided to each
patient is specific to the patient's particular physical,
age-specific and psychosocial needs. The patient population served
by this position includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric. De-escalation training within 6 months of hire date,
unless class availability dictates a longer time period.Performs
other duties as assigned or requested.*Compensation**Location and
Work Requirements**Work Schedule:*7 AM to 7
PM*Shift:*Day*Weekends:*Rotating WeekendsJob Type: Full-timeby
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