Job Abstract

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse on development and implementation of the patients plan of care.
• Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with Licensed Practical Nursing Standards.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes, and physician orders. Documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.
• Assists physicians, Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team with data collection, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and family care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Implements components of the plan of care with the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
• Assists with discharge planning and carrying out the patients teaching plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team to advocate for the patient and supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Provides compassionate basic nursing care; maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team. Promotes team building to foster a positive work environment. Effectively communicates with the multidisciplinary team members, patients and families to achieve desired team goals. Seeks out appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge.
• Participates on unit-based committees and regularly attends unit staff meetings and unit-based educational offerings. Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity. Demonstrates willingness to assist others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement initiatives and participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives as reflected in patients' documentation of care. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.
• Assumes responsibility for self development in life-long learning. Maintains competencies within Licensed Practical Nursing Standards and seeks opportunities to develop professionally. Identifies own learning needs based on self evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Seeks opportunities to further increase practice knowledge. Maintains own Employee Continuing Education Record and outlines core and specialty competencies relevant to area of practice.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical School of Nursing Program.
• Experience: Less than one year related experience.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Licensed Practical Nurse
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills; computer skills.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include:
• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.