LPN

CHI Health Schuyler opened its doors on October 11, 1953, serving the communities of Schuyler, Clarkson, Howells, Leigh and the residents of rural Colfax County in Nebraska. In addition to its 25 critical access beds, CHI Health Schuyler offers a wide variety of services to residents–children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Schuyler is proud to provide health care services close to home.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE 

• Providing age appropriate care to assigned patients: medical, surgical, pediatric, geriatric, emergency, same day surgery, swing bed, outpatients, respite 
• Applying knowledge of basic growth and development in patient care 
• Incorporating knowledge of the nursing process in the performance of patient assessments 
• Providing care based on the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient 

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Monitors and interprets patient status/information based on knowledge of growth, development and age; recognizes basic changes based on data collected and keeps RN and medical provider informed 
• Provision of care is consistent with evidence based practices and principles of infection control 
• Prioritizes, initiates and completes appropriate interventions based on patient need 
• Evaluates patient response to action plan and intervenes appropriately ● Recognizes personal/self clinical skills/knowledge and appropriately seeks assistance to meet patient needs 
• Demonstrates ability to administer medication and treatments safely and effectively 
• Demonstrates the ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot patient care equipment 
• Notifies medical providers of patient care needs in a timely manner (abnormal lab values, EKG changes, etc.) 
• Provides appropriate patient/family education based on assessed needs ● Completes all patient care documentation legibly, according to policy (i.e., nurses notes, admission assessments, care plan, referrals, MAR, etc.) 
• Must be available to take one on-call shift per pay period. 

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Education and Experience 

• Associates Degree in Nursing 

Required Licensure and Certifications 

• Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa State Board of Nursing
• BLS
• ACLS, PALS (ACLS & PALS completed within 12 months of employment) will be acquired and maintained.