Licensed Practical Nurse

Position:
Medical Clinic LPN for Richmond State Hospital

Location: 498 NW 18th St., Richmond, IN 47374

Duration: 10 weeks (3 weeks of orientation with 7 weeks in the clinic for a total engagement of 10 weeks)

Hours and Timings: 8 hour per day;  with a 1 hour lunch

Duties:

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
• Make patient care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
• Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to unit supervisors.
• Administer medications and treatments according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records
• Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
• Respond and intervene in emergency situations and agitated patients.
• Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Prior experience working in a medical clinic providing services to children, adolescents and geriatrics.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.