What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN WOW, Neuro Surgical PCU, Weekends position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under direction and supervision, is an individual accountable for the care of patients. The LPN focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The LPN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The LPN, under direction, may delegate nursing tasks to non-licensed staff members. In conjunction with leadership, the LPN has the responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The LPN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting of non-licensed staff and or students.
This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include working every Saturday & Sunday. Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential.
Qualifications
Required:
- Diploma
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Desired:
- One year in an acute care setting
