Job Posting
Licensed Practical Nurse $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS
Provides quality nursing care to residents to ensure that the residents’ physical and psychosocial needs are met, that their care is documented, and that their families are well-informed of the resident’s status.
Desired Education, Certifications and/or Experience
• Education: Current active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Wyoming
• Experience: One year of general nursing or health care related experience preferred
• Physical: Must be able to physically move and lift residents
• Other: Current CPR (BLS) certification and ability to physically perform CPR
Responsibilities / Functional Job Description
General: Performance Expectations
1. Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
2. Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communications skills and empathy.
3. Timely - recognizes time as a customer's most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.
4. Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
5. Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
6. Thorough - meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow up on his/her services.
General: Teamwork and Service Expectations
1. Display and encourage sensitivity to needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.
2. Treat others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
3. Perform duties willingly and with initiative; shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
4. Remain composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
5. Demonstrate judgment and tact when dealing with others.
6. Cooperate with other hospital departments and work groups.
7. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers; take action to clarify information received from others.
General: Standards of Behavior
1. Demonstrates a commitment to living the SLHD standards of behavior through exemplifying in action, a commitment to the values of SLHD, namely:
A. Innovation – continually seeking the latest advances in cost effective healthcare and customer service.
B. Compassion – concern for the individual, empathy for the situation, action to provide service
C. Integrity – doing the right thing; always.
D. Community – supporting, giving and acting to improve where we live, serve, and work.
E. Passion for Healthcare – fervently, avidly, and zealously seeking the improvement of human health
2. Displays this commitment to the standards of behavior through actions and words, by demonstrating the following behavior traits:
A. Adaptability – Responding resourcefully to changes indirection, priorities, schedules, approaches and responsibilities for the good of everyone. Maintaining a positive attitude when faced with a difficult or challenging situation and providing an uplifting and realistic outlook on the opportunities the future may present.
B. Communication – Listening attentively and seeking clarification, being friendly in words and actions, responding to others in a timely manner to ensure satisfaction, comfort and quality care. Utilizing AIDET and the promise to explain the experience the patient can expect, and communicate how the patient will receive excellent and timely care.
C. Professional Conduct and Attitude- Keeping personal conversations to an appropriate volume for the area I am working in, treating everyone in a courteous manner – rudeness is never acceptable, addressing conflict with others privately and respectfully and utilizing the appropriate chain of command. Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, keeping frustration separate from patent care and professional activities, and recognize that patients are not an interruption, they are our reason for being here.
D. Commitment to Team Members/Patients – Assist patients in finding their destinations, walking with them when possible, interacting constructively with team members and supporting a blame free environment, recognizing there is no place for “it’s not my job”, finding the right person to support a patient or coworker if I am unable to support or help them. I will not spread negativity, being positive starts with me.
E. Personal and Career Development – Demonstrating a curiosity toward learning and practicing self-development. Supporting co-workers by sharing knowledge, expertise and encouragement to help them be successful in their role. Finding ways to improve the quality of my work even when things are going well. Seeking creative solutions to problems and encouraging creativity in others.
F. Sense of Ownership – Admitting and correcting mistakes, taking personal responsibility to help the organization to succeed. Ensuring cleanliness by maintaining a clutter free environment. Refraining from behavior or conversations that undermine the confidence of the community in our facility. Utilizing resources effectively and maintaining financial responsibility.
Role Specific: Work role responsibilities
1. Provides direction to Certified Nursing Assistants and non-professional personnel to perform duties in accordance with their level of expertise.
2. Responsible for maintaining quality resident care which is consistent with the established nursing center and nursing service policies and procedures
3. Has responsibility to know procedures for evacuation plan, fire safety, infection control, and hazardous materials. Performs appropriately in emergency and stressful situations and knows their proper role in a code.
4. Coordinates the individual resident care regime with other members of the health care team and works professionally with physicians/providers in carrying out their delegated medical and nursing care plans. Alternatives or changes in medical regimes are discussed with the physician/provider based on nursing observations.
5. Works cooperatively with ancillary services to improve quality of resident care.
6. Utilizes excellent human relations and communication skills in interfacing with hospital personnel, residents, and families. Is flexible with resident assignments.
7. Maintains a safe resident environment.
8. Practices professional conduct and complies with SLHD policies and procedures.
9. Uses equipment in a safe manner according to hospital policies.
10. Carry out physician/provider orders within their realm of duty.
11. Provides for cost-effective resident care through appropriate use of time, supplies, and equipment.
12. Thorough and complete documentation is completed in a timely manner.
13. Completes and documents required assessments and history including at admission and daily/shift, etc.
14. Completes and documents skin assessments, weights as ordered by provider or per SLNC policies and procedures.
15. Participates in resident teaching.
16. Attends mandatory and other in-service/staff meetings.
17. Understands residents’ rights and complies with confidentiality policies.
18. Demonstrates appropriate problem-solving ability.
19. Performs assigned inventories, checks for outdates, and stocks supplies.
20. Willingness and ability to assist with certified nursing aide tasks (including assisting with dressing, grooming, transfers, bathing, etc.) as required or requested.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lincoln Hospital District will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; assist with moving, repositioning, assisting with ambulation and transferring of residents.
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Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Contact Information
Nicole Micheli-Cowley - HR Business Partner
HR
Email: ncowley@slhd.org
Phone: 3078008683 |
