Licensed Practical Nurse, 1190 Orthopedic

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •State of Hawaii license to practice as a practical nurse
• •Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant)
• •Knowledge of the nursing process
• •Knowledge of body structure and function
• •Knowledge of principles of asepsis
• •Knowledge of universal precautions
• •Knowledge of infection control
• •Knowledge of principles of administering medications
• •Knowledge of patient preparation for prescribed treatments and procedures
• •Knowledge of data-gathering techniques
• •Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills
• •Knowledge of alternative methods of communication for patients with special needs
• •Knowledge of environmental and patient safety
• •Knowledge of patient rights
• •Knowledge of individualization of care, including religious, cultural and developmental influences
• •Knowledge of patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups
• •Knowledge of team participation in care planning and evaluations
• •Knowledge of therapeutic and life-saving procedures
• •Knowledge of specialized equipment
• •Knowledge of maintenance of optimal body functioning and prevention of complications
• •Knowledge of principles of body mechanics and assistive devices
• •Knowledge of comfort measures
• •Knowledge of obvious signs of emotional and mental health problems
• •Knowledge of chemical dependency
• •Knowledge of adaptive and maladaptive behavior
• •Knowledge of sensory deprivation and overload
• •Knowledge of abusive and self-destructive behavior
• •Knowledge of concepts of wellness
• •Knowledge of reproduction and human sexuality
• •Knowledge of birthing and parenting
• •Knowledge of growth and development, including dying and death
• •One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in a hospital or similar health institution as a licensed practical nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or registered professional nurse
• •Experience with a caseload of patients requiring performance of a variety of personal care, nursing care and related technical work
• •Demonstrated possession of the knowledge of practical nursing principles and practices including patient age groups and the developmental process characteristic of these age groups
• •Ability to apply practical nursing principles and practices in providing care/treatment appropriate to the age, medical condition and/or developmental status of the patients served
• •Ability to observe, record and report on the general and specific physical and mental conditions of the patients
• •Ability to report on signs and symptoms which may be indicative of significant changes in the condition of the patients
• •Current Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant)

Desired Qualifications

• •Clinic experience
• •Possess an understanding of multiple cultures
• •Keep current in the field