About this role
Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for identifying and reporting patient needs through data collection, planning, intervention and evaluation and delivery of appropriate care according to nursing standards and professional practice as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act for LPN’s. Collection of data is via interview, observation, auscultation and palpation. Through documentation and oral communication, essential information is shared with healthcare team members and other customers common to the department.
Requirements
- Hold a current LPN license in the State of Idaho.
- Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency as required for job title and the unit/area(s) of assignment.
- Excellent communication skills to include written and verbal comprehension and expression.
- Ability and willingness to work with patients’ growth and development needs particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area(s)of assignment.
- Ability to manage a chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those that are dying.
- Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, trust & respect).
Other facts
About North Canyon Medical Center, Inc.
We are a rural medical center. The people we serve are our families, friends, and neighbors. We want to ensure that our patients can stay close to home without sacrificing the quality of medical care. Our size should not limit their access to the finest healthcare available, and we are passionately committed to providing levels of professionalism, advanced technology, and patient comfort that are without equal.
Although we may be the closest medical center for those we serve, we make certain no one is sacrificing quality for the sake of convenience. Patients at North Canyon receive the medical care they need and deserve. In addition to our wide range of medical offerings, we have a relationship with the Mayo Clinic that allows us to take advantage of the talent, expertise, and support of one of the world's finest medical resources.
We are in a constant state of improvement. We want the experience for everyone who interacts with North Canyon to be positive. Whether they're patients, visitors, vendors, medical professionals, staff, or volunteers, we strive to ensure they feel valued.
We endeavor to perform with integrity, compassion, and fairness; continuing to earn the respect of the communities we serve, while nurturing our reputation as a cherished resource and pride for all.
What you'll do
- The LPN is responsible for identifying and reporting patient needs through data collection, planning, intervention, and evaluation. They deliver appropriate care according to nursing standards and communicate essential information with healthcare team members.
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