Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care guided by the Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization.

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Applies the nursing process to gather pertinent data utilizing patient, family/designated surrogates caregivers and interdisciplinary input.
• In collaboration with the RN as well as the patient, family/designated caregiver and interdisciplinary team, the LPN shares information to assist in the development and evaluation of progress for the individualized plan of care. In collaboration with the RN, interdisciplinary team the patient, the family/designated surrogates shares information to assist in the formulation of a nursing diagnosis. In collaboration with the RN, interdisciplinary team, the patient, family/designated surrogates the LPN carries out the patient plan of care to meet identified patient outcomes. Applies nursing interventions as identified within the plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Completes timely and comprehensive patient documentation, in accordance with service-area standards.
• Applies Evidence Based Practice and Quality of Care Standards to nursing practice.
• Applies principles of Safe Patient Care Initiatives to delivery of patient care. In collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team shares information to assist in the evaluation of patient progress. Applies principles of Safe Patient Care Initiatives to delivery of patient care. Connects the practice of nursing to organization initiatives through committee participation and attendance of organization and unit meetings.
• In collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team the LPN will provide patient care support in the following specialty clinical areas: CCU, ER, OB and SDS.
• Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources and applies to nursing practice.
• Connects the practice of nursing to service area/organization initiatives through committee/project participation and attendance of service area/organization meetings. As a member of the health care team, looks for mechanisms to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through completion of mandatory education and annual service area competencies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and consistent attendance record.
• Appropriately delegates and provides supervisory oversight for support staff roles.
• Demonstrates professionalism with a consistently supportive, positive demeanor in workplace interactions.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Accountabilities for all Employees:

Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.

Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.

Reports any health/medical errors.

Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.

Education, Training or Degree Required:

Graduate of an approved nursing program

Graduation from an accredited LPN program

License/Registration/Certification Required:

Current Minnesota LPN license required

CPR (within 30 days of start date)

Experience and Skills:

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated customer service skills

Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks is required