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LPN

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs and documents assessments appropriate to licensure; ensures health history and admission process is completed; ensures that intervention or referrals are made; identifies discharge planning/education needs; provides patient care; administers medications utilizing the 6 Rights and according to licensure; identifies significant changes or high risk situations; completes all documentation; performs personal cares; demonstrates knowledge and use of equipment; communicates patient progress, and adjusts own workload. Patients cared for include children, adolescents, adults and geriatric.

Essential Job Functions

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Plan of Care

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.

Department Specific Functions

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.

Patient Assessment

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

Delegation

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

Patient Condition

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.

Reporting

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

Pain Management

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

Education

Participates in the health education approved by a licensed practitioner.

Discharge Planning

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

Other Duties

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.
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    Safety & Compliance

    • 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.


    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.


    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

    Basic Life Support (BLS)

    American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue

    Within 2 Months of Start Date

    Learning Management System

    Notes

    Education & Experience

    Degree/Diploma

    Program of Study

    Required/Preferred

    Diploma

    LPN with IV Certification approved by NDBON

    Required

    Or

    Associate's

    Nursing

    Required

    Experience

    Experience

    Required/Preferred

  • Company

    Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

    At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

    If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

    Company info
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    Telephone
    701-780-5123
    Location
    Grand Forks
    North Dakota
    US

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