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Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment background check is mandatory. Questions? Contact Cora Hughes, HR Director
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Licensed Practical Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Nursing Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing, Register Nurse
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the licensed practical nurse delivers patient care within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act for licensed practical nurses, and at all times maintains a person-centered/self-directed focus. The job tasks are subject to change related to the needs of the Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs Nurse Functions of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating utilizing the nursing process and individualized plans of care
- Follows physician orders; transcribing to all areas of the medical record
- Administers prescribed medication, noting times and amounts on Sister Medication Administration Record (MAR) in Point Click Care.
- Charts and reports changes in Sister conditions, such as adverse reaction to medication or treatment, and any necessary action taken
- Provides basic patient care or treatments, such as taking vital signs, dressing wounds, treating pressure ulcers, giving enemas or douches, or performing catheterizations
- Answers Sister calls and determines how to assist them
- Measures and records Sister vital signs, such as height, weight, temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Works as part of a healthcare team to assess Sister needs, plans and modifies care, and implements interventions
- Collects samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from Sisters’, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples (if trained in phlebotomy).
- Prepares Sister for examinations, tests, or treatments, and explains procedures
- Assembles and uses equipment, such as catheters, or oxygen supplies
- Participates in developing plan of care
- Carries out physician orders as identified
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the individualized plan of care for Sister
- Knowledge of the safety handbook
- Knowledge of all aspects of Resident Rights
- Ability to uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois
- Ability to assist with lifting, positioning, and transferring of Sister
- Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 50 pounds or less
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all data, including Sister, coworker, and operations data
- Skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines: telephone, mechanical lifts, electronic scales, bather equipment, adjustable chairs/beds, wheel/geri-chairs, nurse call system, dishwasher, washer and dryer, humidifiers, and any other medical equipment necessary for the care of the Sister.
- General reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
EDUCATION/MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing; current licensure in Illinois
- 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in a long-term care setting preferred
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Observes dress code and maintains professional appearance
- Attends nurse assistant and department meetings as scheduled
- Attends education and in-service programs
- Obtains twenty (20) continuing education units every other year as required for re-licensure
- Must be willing to rotate shifts, days off and weekends; may occasionally be required to work overtime
- Adheres to department and employer’s policies and procedures and safety handbook
- Follows other directives as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Percentage of work time spent in activity | ||||
0-5% | 6-33% | 34-66% | 67-100% | |
Balance | X | |||
Bending at the waist-standing | X | |||
Bending at the wait-sitting | X | |||
Push and Pull Maneuver (wheelchairs) | X | |||
Climbing stairs | X | |||
Crawling | X | |||
Kneeling | X | |||
Driving | X | |||
Fine motor control/precision | X | |||
Lift and carry > 8 ft. | X | |||
Lifting requirement | <50lbs | <30lbs | <20lbs | |
Overhead work or lifting above the shoulders | X | |||
Physical coordination | X | |||
Ladder Climbing | X | |||
Repeated squatting | X | |||
Repeated trunk rotation/twisting | X | |||
Sitting | X | |||
Standing | X | |||
Sustained squatting | X | |||
Walking | X |
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in clean, air-conditioned environment; required to exercise universal precautions to minimize against the spread of infectious processes, danger is minimal if safety regulations are followed; self-provided uniform required.