RN (24/7) (ND/MN)

General Statement

All of the job standards and skills included within this document will be performed and documented according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines of Altru Health System as they apply. This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations and to demonstrate competency to perform the assigned duties. This position requires employees to maintain all applicable licensure, certification or registration requirements.

Altru Health System is committed to achieving our vision: Deliver world-class care to the residents of our region. Each employee is expected to actively participate in the achievement of our goals and must support and model behaviors consistent with the mission, vision and values of Altru Health System.

Behavior Standards

• Integrity: We will always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Acknowledge: We will create a welcoming, healing environment.
• Meaningful: We will provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Accountable: We will accept responsibility for our actions and behaviors.
• Listen: We will listen and seek to understand.
• Team: We will work together to deliver world-class care.
• Respect: We will treat each other with respect.
• Understand: We will seek to understand and respond genuinely.

Job Summary
Comments
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs and documents assessments appropriate to licensure. This position ensures health history and admission process is completed and that intervention or referrals are made. The LPN identifies discharge planning and education needs, provides patient care, and performs personal cares. The Licensed Practical Nurse communicates patient progress, and adjusts own workload.
Essential Job Functions Title and Description
Assists the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in the identification of patient needs, priorities of care and goals based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs. Contributes to the evaluation of the plan of care by gathering, observing, recording, and communicating patient responses to nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with licensed practitioner.

Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.

Assigns or delegates the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.

Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and reports appropriately. Implements nursing interventions and prescribed medical regimens in a timely and safe manner and documents nursing care provided accurately and timely.

Collaborates and communicates relevant and timely patient information with patients/families and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure.

Participates in the health education approved by a licensed practitioner.

Assists in the discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Category

Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Licensed Practical Nurse

North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Licensed Practical Nurse

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Within 6 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association (AHA)

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record

Drivers License - Current State Licensed

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Notes
Education & Experience
Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Experience

Required/Preferred
Knowledge & Skills
Title

Required/Preferred

Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Occasionally (5-33%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Frequently (34-66%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Continuously (>67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

D

Yes

Yes

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my leader or the Corporate Compliance Hotline at extension 5432.