Capital Health is the regions leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
Pay Range and Schedule
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range: $26.52 - $38.53 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Position Overview
Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
• Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner. • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse on development and implementation of the patients plan of care. • Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with Licensed Practical Nursing Standards. • Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes, and physician orders. Documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards. • Assists physicians, Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team with data collection, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and family care to achieve desired outcomes. • Implements components of the plan of care with the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes. • Assists with discharge planning and carrying out the patients teaching plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse. • Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety. • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team to advocate for the patient and supports the patients psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs. • Provides compassionate basic nursing care; maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. • Communicates effectively and works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team. Promotes team building to foster a positive work environment. • Effectively communicates with the multidisciplinary team members, patients and families to achieve desired team goals. • Seeks out appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge. • Participates on unit-based committees and regularly attends unit staff meetings and unit-based educational offerings. • Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity. • Demonstrates willingness to assist others. • Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement initiatives and participates in performance improvement activities. • Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives as reflected in patients documentation of care. • Participates in performance improvement initiatives. • Performs other duties assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands. • Assumes responsibility for self development in life-long learning. • Maintains competencies within Licensed Practical Nursing Standards and seeks opportunities to develop professionally. • Identifies own learning needs based on self evaluation and the progress made from the previous years goals. • Assists with the orientation of new employees under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. • Seeks opportunities to further increase practice knowledge. • Maintains own Employee Continuing Education Record and outlines core and specialty competencies relevant to area of practice.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical School of Nursing Program.
Experience: Less than one year related experience.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Licensed Practical Nurse.
Knowledge and Skills
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills; computer skills.
Usual Work Day
8 Hours
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands include: • Standing • Walking • Carry objects • Push/Pull • Twisting • Bending • Reaching forward • Reaching overhead • Pinching/fine motor activities • Keyboard use/repetitive motion • Talk or Hear
Occasional physical demands include: • Sitting • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) • Squat/kneel/crawl • Wrist position deviation • Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: • Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. • Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements
• Accurate Near Vision • Accurate Far Vision • Color Discrimination • Accurate Depth Perception • Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks
• Bloodborne Pathogens • Chemical • Airborne Communicable Disease • Radiation • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations • Dust/Particulate Matter
Benefits
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical Plan • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Healthcare FSA • Dependent Care FSA • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance • Less than 10 years of service - $5,000 • 10+ years of service - $10,000 • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD) • Employee Assistance Program • Commuter Transit • Commuter Parking • Supplemental Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Spouse • Voluntary Life Employee • Voluntary Life Child • Voluntary Legal Services • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance • Voluntary Pet Insurance • Paid Time-Off Program