LPN-TPP-6028

Staff Position Description

Position Title: ED Licensed Practical Nurse Position Code: LPN-6032

Department: Emergency Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Emergency Department Director Exempt Status: NO

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement and Social Media Guidelines; Supports/embraces KHI's Mission, Vision, and values, as well as promotes a positive image of KHI; Acts as a role model to staff; Maintains patient and staff confidentiality; Maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times; Supports a healthy work environment through skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, and meaningful recognition.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

• Work under the direction of the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
• Under the direction of the primary RN, complete care to assigned patients.
• Performs routine aspects of patient treatment, care and progress (i.e. basic data collection, vital signs, weights, intake & outputs, blood glucose monitoring).
• Complete accurate and thorough documentation of patient care according to departmental, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Initiate communication with the primary RN, attending physician, and Allied Health Provider to report patient responses to interventions, significant changes, and to coordinate care for the patient/family.
• Regularly updates patient "communication" boards, is skilled at providing bedside shift report, performs hourly rounds on patients, and applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors.
• Participate in departmental and organizational initiatives for process improvement and quality assurance, including ongoing professional development.
• Comply with all federal, state, organizational, and departmental policies, procedures, and requirements.

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program
• Must successfully complete Nursing III & Nursing IV within 1 year of hire and provide proof of completion

Certification/Licensure:

• Current, valid Arizona LPN license or compact state LPN/LVN license
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• De-Escalation Techniques Course within 3 months of hire

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master's degree)]

Experience: 1-year experience in Emergency Department

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e. phone, fax, computer etc.
• Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours per day.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 04/13/2020; 4/27/2020