Position Summary: Performs selected nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Reports to: Designated Nurse Manager
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state(s) of employment. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
Computer literate or willing to be trained on a personal computer. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal communication skills.
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability:
1. Provides professional nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse in accordance with agency policies /procedures, and state/federal regulations.
2. Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals, supportive services, patients and families in developing, implementing, and modifying a comprehensive, quality Plan of Care to reflect progress towards outcomes within a specified time period.
3. Identifies and reports significant changes in patient status to the physician, Case Manager and/or other health care professionals in a timely manner.
4. Able to work independently while consistently demonstrating competency with technical skills including but not limited to:
a. Assessment skills
b. Teaching skills
c. Drug Therapy
d. Wound care
5. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences. Accepts patients in accordance with agency policy and agency ability to meet client needs.
6. Assumes assigned on-call responsibilities.
7. Recognizes co-dependency issues in caregiving roles and exercises caution in relationships to maintain objectivity.
General Agency Compliance:
Job Performance
1. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
2. Is self-directed. Completes assigned tasks with accuracy and within agency time frames.
3. Demonstrates the initiative to assist co-workers when work load permits.
4. Is able to adapt to and accept change.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices.
6. Accepts responsibility for personal/professional development. Maintains professional licensure/certification where applicable. Identifies the needs for additional training.
Communication
1. Ensures effective communication and positive working relationships with supervisors and co-workers from all areas of the agency to maintain coordination of interrelated activities.
2. Documents legibly, timely, and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards.
Quality Improvement
1. Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Program and identifies practices to improve outcomes and control costs. Reports questionable activities.
Other
1. Meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
2. Consistently adheres to agency dress code and grooming guidelines.
3. Maintains agency property, supplies, and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
4. Maintains current driver’s license, reliable transportation and required automobile insurance.
5. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
*** Physical/Environmental Demands: See CHN’s Health and Fitness Attestation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.99 - $25.82 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you live within 30 minutes of our office?
Work Location: In person
