LPN -8N ENT/Diabetes/Gen Surg-

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LPN -8N ENT/Diabetes/Gen Surg- (Nights)','Full-time','RN','Night','Night','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY:

Delivers, implements, and evaluates nursing care to
assigned patients under supervision of a registered nurse and is accountable
for patient care administered during the shift. Provides patient care
activities to patients of diverse ages.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·      
Administers nursing care to patients under the
direction of the registered nurse; includes assessing patients, implementing
patient's plan of care, and evaluating the patient's response to care in
coordination with the physician.

·       Provides patient/family or
caregiver education as directed.

·       Utilizes hospital information
system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information.

·       Is knowledgeable in delegation
of tasks to certified nursing assistants, patient care technicians and nursing
technicians with patients.

·       Maintains knowledge of
documentation requirements needed for patients' records.

·       Works under direct supervision
using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards,
and nursing judgment.

·       Maintains knowledge of equipment
set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage
devices).

·      
Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

·      
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

·      
Takes assigned call as defined in unit policy.




MARGINAL
FUNCTIONS:


·       Assists with patient care
duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

·       Assists with clerical duties
(i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, answering phones and call lights,
processing physician orders).

·       Maintains patient care supplies,
equipment, and environment.

·       Provides orientation/education
for staff, students, and health care members as directed.

·       Effectively assumes job
responsibilities of ancillary support during absence. ','!*!MINIMUM
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

·       Possession of a current license
as a practical nurse issued by the State of Iowa.

·       Successfully completes required
medication examination prior to passing medication.

·       Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child
and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

·       BLS certified by the end of the orientation period
(approximately six (6) weeks).','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0146544','Mercy Medical Center','LPN -8N ENT/Diabetes/Gen Surg- (Nights)

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