Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg, PRN

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)Education Level: OtherTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set ShiftJob Category: Nursing - HospitalJOB DESCRIPTION: Knows and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age and/or developmental status of patients served; adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act; adheres to national, regional, and hospital Standards of Care and Practice to deliver care; utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management and continuous Performance Improvement; maintains a safe environment of care; upon delegation and under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, collects data and performs patient care interventions; contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines; and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of Amberwell Healthcare. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education Vocational/ Technical Kansas LPN license BLS Experience Less than one year Skills Organizational Verbal Interpersonal Customer Relations Mathematical Analytical Grammar/Spelling Read/Comprehend written instructions Follow verbal instructions Computer: Meditech Age of Patients Served Neonate/Infant (birth-1 year) Child/Ped (1-11 years) Adolescent (12-17 years) Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric ( 65+ years) Mental and Emotional Requirements Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work alone Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded Working Conditions Exposure to communicable diseases Exposure to blood and/or body fluids CRT (computer) monitor Physical Requirements Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly Stand for 2-4 hours per day Sit for 2-3 hours per day Walk for 5-6 hours per day Perform repetitive tasks/motions Distinguish colors Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice Have good manual dexterity Have good eye/hand/foot coordination Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=) Personal Protective Equipment Gloves