Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job description
All staff members at Yakima Valley Memorial must be in compliance with our Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.
Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
ROLE SUMMARY
The LPN provides individualized patient care integrating age related, cultural, and religious/spiritual needs. The care delivered reflects the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospital and nursing services. The LPN is accountable for own practice while under the supervision of the RN.
VALUES
Demonstrates behaviors which contribute to the growth and achievement of Memorial’s mission and fiscal health:
- Is respectful of all people, internally and externally, to establish positive relationships;
- Demonstrates properly placed accountability for performance and organizational commitments;
- Increases effectiveness through collaboration and a high degree of teamwork;
- Practices intentional stewardship by careful and trustworthy use of resources and relationships;
- Promotes growth and change management by focusing on innovation to provide high quality service and results.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collects, reports, and documents objective and subjective data regarding the health status of the patient/client, including biological, psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, and age-specific, determinates of health.
- Implements a plan of care which consistently involves the patient and family, and which demonstrates respect for patient rights, privacy and confidentiality, provides input into plan of care carries out plan of care.
- Performs nursing care within scope of licensure such as injections, administering medication, and other duties as ordered.
- Recognizes changes in patient condition, observes effectiveness of pain management plan, and reports to RN in a timely manner.
- Collaborates in the revision and effectiveness of the plan of care to achieve desired results.
- Provides and documents education of patient/client, family/support person, other members of healthcare team, and students, under the direction of the RN.
- Participates in community education presentations.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and volunteers to share/present new information to staff.
- Participates in committees and develops resources to enhance patient care under the direction of RN.
- Plays an active role in encouraging and communicating community development internally and externally.
- Maintains competency on all computer systems, and documents care appropriately.
- Participates in hourly rounding on the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: Completion of a LPN program required.
Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Washington State (DOH) Licensed Practical Nurse license required. American Heart Association BLS required. PALS and ACLS required within one year of hire (if applicable).
Location: Multicare - Yakima Memorial Hospital · Head & Neck / Ortho Unit - 5E/5W
Schedule: Available - Variable Hrs - min 3 shifts (24hrs) every three months, All, 7am-7pm
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