LPN/UNIT SECRETARY

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  Job Summary
  
  
  
  
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    The L. P. N. is responsible for the performance of nursing care assigned by and performed under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
    
  
  
  
  


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  Job Specifications
  
  
  
  
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    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A graduate from a School of Licensed Practical Nursing and currently licensed in the state of Illinois. Required to have a current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date.
    
  
  
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    JOB KNOWLEDGE: Is knowledgeable regarding nursing policies and procedures, PPE's universal precautions, duties listed in the disaster guidelines and MSDS sheets. The patient populations must be considered when assessing job knowledge required from the employee.
    
  
  
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    ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS:
    
    
    
    
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      Verbal ability is needed to interpret and understand the physician's orders and communicate with other caregivers regarding care of the patient, as well as to present educational information to patients, staff and the public as needed.
      
    
    
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      Numerical ability is needed to ensure correct dosages of medication.
      
    
    
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      Clinical perception is needed to monitor patient.
      
    
    
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      Clerical perception is needed for correct transcription of physician's orders.
      
    
    
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      Finger dexterity is needed for, but not limited to, handling medical equipment, giving IM medications, assembling IV lines and for different physical exams.
      
    
    
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      The ability to accept directions and follow through with a plan of care.
      
    
    
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      A preference for the use of processes and techniques is necessary to follow the nursing policies and procedures to ensure standard of care.
      
    
    
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      Ability to adapt and prioritize during emergency situations.
      
    
    
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      Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e. g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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