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Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00031620 Job Category: Nursing Organization: Grenada Acute Care Services Location/s: UMMC-Grenada Job Title: LPN-Inpatient-Med Surg-Grenada Hospital Job Summary: Assists in providing direct care to assigned patients. Administers and monitors treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directly by the supervisor. Performs work that reflects substantial variety and moderate complexity. Practices in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with state regulations. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose. Education & Experience LPN certified in IV Therapy (If In Clinical Position; Not Required In Research Areas).Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required: Valid LPN license. LPN certified in IV Therapy (If in clinical position; not required in research areas). Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required: Valid LPN license. LPN certified in IV Therapy If in clinical area. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of patient care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.
Responsibilities - Assists with patient care by executing and administering treatments and procedures directed by supervisor.
- Reports to supervisor and other staff any patient issues and concerns.
- Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication /treatment history, etc.)
- Educates patients and family members in accordance with established plan of care.
- Functions in expanded role of IV therapy in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift:Benefits Eligibility:Job Posting Date: 12/1/2023 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):