REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduate of accredited practical nursing program (to include N.A.P.N.E.S. pharmacology) with subsequent licensure in appropriate state.
- Skills: Must have completed approved EKG class or willing to complete if requested.
- License: LPN License in appropriate state.
- Certification: Must have current BCLS certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Skills: Previous psychiatric experience
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention during orientation is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment:
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of standard precautions and PPE.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of safe patient handling equipment.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to attain all health requirements as identified by the organization (i.e., PPE, respirator training, vaccines, as appropriate).
• Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing. **
• Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. **
• Must be able to lift medium materials, non-material handling; continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching; frequent pushing, pulling and squatting.
• Must be able to appropriately provide care to patients with psychiatric diagnosis and behaviors in the clinical setting.
• Exposed to psychiatric patient care environment and regularly experiences unpleasant working conditions, such as: assisting with patient hygiene which may involve exposure, or the potential for exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material, or involve a potential for spills or splashes of blood or other potentially infectious material. Occasional sitting, stairs and kneeling
** Weight requirement according to the Department of Labor’s dictionary of occupational titles.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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