Licensed Practical Nurse-ENT-FT days

JOB SUMMARY
At. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of St. Francis – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

The LPN assists with patient care throughout clinical areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via any mode to and from treatment areas. Ensure appropriate documentation of services rendered by Provider and LPN in a manner acceptable in healthcare facilities. Performs general receptionist and clerical
duties as necessary to assist physician with treatment of patients, ensuring smooth office coordination and functioning, while providing knowledge with medical treatment and patient care and information.

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education
□ Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program □ Preferred X Required

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
Assists with development of plan of care.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Ensures clinical areas are kept in regulatory compliance

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served
□ Does not treat or care for patients.
□ Neonate (<30 days)
X Infant (<1 year)
X Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
X Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
X Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
X Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
X Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
X Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
X Demographic
X Clinical
X Insurance
□ Financial
XComplete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

• While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%

• Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Lifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67- 100%
• Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
• Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
• Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Gases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Hazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
• Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly