Graduate Practical Nurse (LPN) Inpatient

The GPN – Graduate Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Director. The GPN – Graduate Practical Nurse under the direction of the RN and/or Provider. Administers quality patient care according to established standards. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers.The Graduate Practical Nurse position is time limited. A person may remain in the Graduate Practical Nurse position until one of the following occurs: 1) They become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in their designated working state OR 2) They receive a failing score on the nurse licensure exam and are moved to another position in which they qualify.

• Completes daily reassessments for assigned patients and documents findings.
• Updates and implements the plan of care.
• Reinforces patient teaching and family education.
• Administers medications and monitors patients’ responses to medications including intravenous fluids and medications.
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (students, orientees).
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Recent graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, or military equivalent. - Required

Work Experience
Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensure - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required within 90 Days
• IV Certification - IV certified upon hire - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Driver's License - Valid In State - If operating a motor vehicle for business purposes. - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Fine motor skills, eye/hand coordination, answer phone, type. Ability to give injections, administers medications, and change dressings.

Interpersonal Skills

• Displays a friendly, positive attitude and communicates with patients, families, physicians and co-workers in a professional manner.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must walk, move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, pull, push, and lift, speak clearly

Essential Mental Abilities

• Ability to collect thorough information regarding patient’s condition and evaluate effects of care.
• Problem solve, manipulate numbers, adaptability, interpret data, calculate, comprehend, explain, assess, evaluate, short term and long term memory.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Ability to visually assess patient condition; must be able to communicate with patient in order to assess condition and evaluate effects of care.
• Visual, hearing, feeling, smell.

Exposure to Hazards

• Body fluids, blood, punctures, scratches, and physical injury from combative patients, radiation exposure.
• Needle sticks, cuts, back injury, infection/disease exposure from patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Other Skills and Abilities