A Brief Overview 4 South is a 26 private room unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery. Common Diagnoses include total joint surgery, spine surgery, shoulder surgery, traumatic fractures, and general surgeries including but not limited to urology, colorectal, GYN. The unit also includes 6 telemetry monitoring devices. The LPN I will work under the direction of a responsible RN/ LPN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to... more details
A Brief Overview
4 South is a 26 private room unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery. Common Diagnoses include total joint surgery, spine surgery, shoulder surgery, traumatic fractures, and general surgeries including but not limited to urology, colorectal, GYN. The unit also includes 6 telemetry monitoring devices.
The LPN I will work under the direction of a responsible RN/LPN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.
What You Will Do
Direct patient care delivery (May include ADL’s, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
Participation in quality improvement process
Involved in learning and self-improvement
Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers
Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Current enrollment in a licensed practical nursing program with satisfactory academic record (Required)
Work Experience
less than 1 year Patient care (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Completion of an appropriate clinical rotation including patient care activities, including ambulating, transferring, bathing & grooming. (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)
Excellent communication skills. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10%
29000 Center Ridge Road (10233) 29000 Center Ridge Road Westlake, 44145
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