LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE | Day Shift | Wound CareSalina Regional Health Center

Under the supervision of the clinic physician, midlevel provider or registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides safe, efficient patient care to assigned patients in the clinic setting. Performs as a positive member of the healthcare team.

Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric (based on clinic)

Category I

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of clinical skills.

Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills within nursing care in the assigned clinic locations.

Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation according to clinic policies, guidelines, and protocols.

Attends and constructively contributes to department meetings or work groups as assigned.

Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, as well as supervising physicians and other staff.

Demonstrates confidentiality and privacy of health care information.

Demonstrates appropriate communication with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns, or change in patient status.

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Keeps the welfare of patients at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.

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Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

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Expects excellence of self and others.

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Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance/process improvement.

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Identifies and mitigates risk.

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Is honest and ethical in all matters.

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Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

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Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity and understands related issues.

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Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude willingly accepting changes.

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Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.

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Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.