LPN | Chester Critical Access Hospital and LTC

This position provides practical nursing care to patients in assigned area(s), in a safe and effective manner that is consistent with Logan Health’s policies, procedures, and scope of practice.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital) required.
• Current BLS / CPR Certification required as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Exhibits a commitment to professionalism, civility, teamwork, and customer service while undertaking all tasks and interactions with others.
• Exhibits knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to specific job duties, patient care, and safety. Complies with regulatory compliance requirements as defined for nursing care in the assigned area(s) and according to LH standards.
• Operates and maintains equipment to departmental standards. Maintains nursing standards of care and executes appropriate provider orders.
• Performs a focused assessment of patient at regular intervals appropriate for the condition of the patient and under the direction of assigned leadership, and as ordered by the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Administers medications, treatments, provider-specified care, and intravenous therapy to patients in compliance with LH, nursing policies and procedures, and scope of practice.
• Reassesses the patient to monitor status, identify changes in vital signs, lab work, and implements interventions as ordered or defined. Assesses and evaluates the patient responses to treatment or therapy in compliance with LH and nursing policies and procedures.
• Communicates appropriate and critical changes in the patient’s condition, status, and findings to the appropriate provider in a timely manner or as defined by policies and procedures and/or provider orders.