LPN/MA/EMT- Women's Services

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Provides practical nursing care to patients in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards and PNHS policy. Provides safe and effective nursing care by promoting a safe, therapeutic environment and by advocating for the best interests of individual patients. Supports multiple areas within a clinic setting with strong interpersonal skill and flexibility while maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting patient rights.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

Must maintain a current state license of practical nursing.

BLS provider status in accordance with American Health Association (AHA) guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics as established by the Nurse Practice Act and PNHS.

Basic computer/keyboarding skills required.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.

Safely and effectively operates the following: Various Health Testing Equipment (i.e., vision, hearing, blood pressure, etc.), Personal Computer, Printer, FAX Machine, Photocopier, and Telephone.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

One or more years of nursing experience is desirable (preferably in a related field of medicine).

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

NA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(50-60%) – Conducts focused assessment of the health status of an individual patient through the collection and comparison of data to normal findings and the individual patient's current health status. Reports changes and responses to interventions in an ongoing manner to a registered nurse or the appropriate licensed health care provider for delegated or assigned tasks or activities.

(40-50%) – Implements patient plan of care:

Identifies, implements, and evaluates appropriate nursing interventions within a patient’s plan of care as delegated by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) or RN.

Documents and updates vital signs, med/vaccine administration, referrals, and other patient information.

(30-40%) – Evaluates interventions within the plan of care. Recognizes alterations in the patient’s condition and reports findings to an LIP or RN.

(20-30%) – Implements interventions that are delegated, ordered, or prescribed by an LIP.

(10-20%) – Participates with LIP/RN in the development and modification of the patient’s plan of care.

(>5%) – Performs other duties as assigned.

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  Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

Additional Expectations:

Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.

Maintains regular and timely attendance.

Protects confidentiality.

Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.

Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.

Examples of items that can be included are:

Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.

Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.

NA

Critical Job Demands

Section 1: Place an “X’ next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.

Section 2: Place an “X” next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy.

Note: During any patient handling task, if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs. of a patient’s weight, assistive transfer devices should be used for the transfer.

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