Licensed Practical Nurse Birth Center

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

LPN BIRTH CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE : Licensed Practical Nurse- Clinical Support Partner

JOB OVERVIEW : The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the direct supervision of the Birth Center Charge Nurses, Assistant Nurse Manager and Nurse Manager, will assist in providing safe and effective nursing care as assigned and qualified to perform in the Birth Center. In collaboration with staff RNs, providing direct patient care, cleaning and maintaining equipment and environment, ordering / stocking supplies in assigned areas and some patient transport are components of the position. The position requires an understanding of the Birth Center's policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and guidelines to assist with the appropriate provision of services. Specific skills also include ability to communicate with the patient, healthcare team, caregivers, families and volunteer supervision as directed by the Providers. The Licensed Practical Nurse may assist staff with the implementation of a new program, quality improvement tasks and may assist with supervision of volunteers with specific tasks as directed by providers.

ROLE : See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT : Birth Center

HOURS OF WORK : varies

RESPONSIBLE TO : Charge Nurse, Asst. Nurse Manager and Nurse Manager

PREREQUISITES :

• Current Washington State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Successful completion of the pre-hire WorkSteps evaluation for LPN's.
• Current American Heart Association CPR / BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS :

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS : Follow all Safe Patient Handling policies and procedures and can recognize own limitations with regards to load handling, regularly seeking assistance when demand of transfer or lift exceeds individual physical abilities. This position requires standing, sitting, crouching, bending and walking for extensive periods of time. Must be able to lift / carry 40 lbs. to complete patient care services.

GENERIC JOB FUNCTIONS : SEE CLINICAL SUPPORT PARTNER JOB DESCRIPTION

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES : The following criteria reflect fundamental job duties and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an exhaustive list. For example, area of assignment, hours of the position, specialization, availability of other employees, changes in job demands, or the consequences of not performing a task, may affect the identification of, and emphasis on, a particular task as a fundamental job duty and / or essential functions.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL-see Generic Job Description- Clinical

Support Partner

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

LIFE SAFETY-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

IV. MEDICAL STAFF-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

X. NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

XI. NURSING-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT -see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

treatment and services can have positive outcomes.

XV. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

XVII. WAIVED TESTING-see Generic Job Description- Clinical Support Partner

Revised : 9 / 2017lm

reviewed : 9 / 2017, 7 / 18

Job Qualifications : PREREQUISITES :

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS :

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS : Follow all Safe Patient Handling policies and procedures and can recognize own limitations with regards to load handling, regularly seeking assistance when demand of transfer or lift exceeds individual physical abilities. This position requires standing, sitting, crouching, bending and walking for extensive periods of time. Must be able to lift / carry 40 lbs. to complete patient care services.