Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ortho 5W - Incentive Eligible

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• JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse applies and demonstrates knowledge of the Scope of Nursing Practice as defined by the MN Board of Nursing and reinforced in St. Lukes policies. Understands the LPN role as part of the team that delivers patient care under the direction of the RN. Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living according to plan of care. Administers medications according to policy. Documents and reports pertinent information relating to patient's progress.

Education : See Licensure / Certification / Registration requirements.

Education : N / A

Performs tasks within scope of education and Scope of Nursing Practice; maintains confidentiality; communicates effectively, both oral and written; supports St. Lukes goals; learns and performs basic computer keyboard operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to hear, see, stand, walk, kneel, bend, lift up to fifty (50) pounds; Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing / walking; assists with lifting and moving patients; lifts supplies / equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases; contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; handles emergency or crisis situations; occasionally subjected to irregular hours.