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LPN
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Job summary:
Promotes optimal health, well-being and safety through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship based care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate, coordinated and culturally competent care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. Engages fully within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence into clinical practice and uses data to monitor and improve the outcomes of care processes. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
Essential Job Functions:
•Evaluates, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population under direction of RN
•Assists physician during examinations and procedures
•Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
•Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills
•A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
•Performs other related duties as assigned under the direction of RN
•Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
•Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
•Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
•Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
•Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Associates Degree from an accredited nursing program.
•1-2 years previous experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.
•Current Idaho LPN license, in good standing.
Full time, 36 hours per week
CVH is EOE
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Closing Date: 02/16/2023
Contact Information
Lynne Herring - Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
301 Cedar Avenue
Orofino, ID 83544
Email: lynne.herring@kh.org
Phone: 208-476-8087
Fax: 208-476-7985 |