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Wyoming
Permanent
Nurse
Posted 4 year(s) ago
Reference: 2437596
*General Purpose*:
To provide patient care through utilization of the nursing process. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care and administrative duties to ensure adequate operation of the hospital. The LPN is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team and maintains a high level of professionalism which positively promotes the image of the hospital.
*Essential Duties/Responsibilities*:
1. Works with Swing Bed patients, both skilled nursing and non-skilled
2. Works with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations
3. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member
4. Capable of adapting to changing environment
*Other Duties/Responsibilities*:
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. Perform other related duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital. This individual is expected to follow all policies and procedures of NCH and observe the rules and regulations pertaining to Corporate Compliance and confidentiality (HIPAA).
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
*Supervisory Duties*: None
* Knowledge, Skills, and Ability*:*
1. The ability to read, write, and speak English is required. Additionally, the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of and capability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions is also necessary. Excellent typing and computer skills are also necessary. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and Corporate Compliance requirements.
2. Computer skills, along will organizations skills to be able to tend to multiple patients/paperwork at a time
*Education or Formal Training:*
* Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
* Current Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Wyoming
* Current Basic Life Support Certification
* Current CPR Certification to be renewed annually
*Experience*:
* One year of hospital experience preferred
* Some supervisory skills preferred.
*Working Environment*:Working in a critical access hospital creates a unique work environment of both confidentiality and hospitality. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This individual can expect a moderate noise level, such as a business office or light traffic, and moderate foot traffic. You must have the ability to hear well enough for any type of position (e.g. normal hearing and audiogram including normal noise and speech discrimination).*Physical Activities*:
Under one third of the time you may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to perform your job duties. One-third to two-thirds of the time you will stand, walk, use your hands, or reach with your hands and arms, or sit. Over two thirds of the time it will be necessary to talk or hear. You will frequently bend, reach and push or pull less than 50 pounds. Occasionally you will squat, kneel, climb on a step ladder, twist at the waist, and rotate above the waist. Up to one-third of the time, you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from a twelve (12) inch height to waist height. The ability to see with clear vision at 20 inches or less, 20 feet or more, strong peripheral vision, three-dimensional vision and ability to judge distances and spatial relationships (depth perception); and the ability to adjust focus is necessary.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in the above listed conditions. Please notify your supervisor as soon as possible if you require any type of reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
* Long term care
* Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lusk, WY 82225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
To provide patient care through utilization of the nursing process. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs a variety of nursing care and administrative duties to ensure adequate operation of the hospital. The LPN is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team and maintains a high level of professionalism which positively promotes the image of the hospital.
*Essential Duties/Responsibilities*:
1. Works with Swing Bed patients, both skilled nursing and non-skilled
2. Works with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations
3. Works independently as well as functioning as a team member
4. Capable of adapting to changing environment
*Other Duties/Responsibilities*:
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards. Perform other related duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital. This individual is expected to follow all policies and procedures of NCH and observe the rules and regulations pertaining to Corporate Compliance and confidentiality (HIPAA).
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
*Supervisory Duties*: None
* Knowledge, Skills, and Ability*:*
1. The ability to read, write, and speak English is required. Additionally, the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. The ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Knowledge of and capability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions is also necessary. Excellent typing and computer skills are also necessary. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and Corporate Compliance requirements.
2. Computer skills, along will organizations skills to be able to tend to multiple patients/paperwork at a time
*Education or Formal Training:*
* Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
* Current Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Wyoming
* Current Basic Life Support Certification
* Current CPR Certification to be renewed annually
*Experience*:
* One year of hospital experience preferred
* Some supervisory skills preferred.
*Working Environment*:Working in a critical access hospital creates a unique work environment of both confidentiality and hospitality. The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This individual can expect a moderate noise level, such as a business office or light traffic, and moderate foot traffic. You must have the ability to hear well enough for any type of position (e.g. normal hearing and audiogram including normal noise and speech discrimination).*Physical Activities*:
Under one third of the time you may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to perform your job duties. One-third to two-thirds of the time you will stand, walk, use your hands, or reach with your hands and arms, or sit. Over two thirds of the time it will be necessary to talk or hear. You will frequently bend, reach and push or pull less than 50 pounds. Occasionally you will squat, kneel, climb on a step ladder, twist at the waist, and rotate above the waist. Up to one-third of the time, you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from a twelve (12) inch height to waist height. The ability to see with clear vision at 20 inches or less, 20 feet or more, strong peripheral vision, three-dimensional vision and ability to judge distances and spatial relationships (depth perception); and the ability to adjust focus is necessary.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in the above listed conditions. Please notify your supervisor as soon as possible if you require any type of reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
* Long term care
* Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lusk, WY 82225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person