LPN- MEM 6 NORTH

LPN- MEM 6 NORTH

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practice Nurse – to provide direct patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

QUALIFICATION :

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio
• IV certified
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Administers treatments and other direct care

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

C Standing

C Walking

O Lifting (70 pounds)

O Carrying (70 pounds)

O Pushing (70 pounds)

N Climbing with (70 pounds)

O Stooping / Bending

O Twisting / Turning

O Kneeling / Squatting

O Crawling

O Reaching Up / Reaching Forward

Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position :

Performing patient care responsibilities as required

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY

Category III

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