Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: A diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV systems, universal precautions, and protective equipment to minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose a high risk; however usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduce risk.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MD's. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, and ability to read machines.
Smell: Helpful to note the presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, and heart sounds.
Touch: Necessary to assess patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Further lifting and carrying requirements:
Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'-150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: Often
Pushing &pulling - 50-200 lbs:
Fine Manipulation: Typing on computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IVs.
Leg Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally (repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)
Environmental Factors &Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 6-40
- Outside hours: 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-drugs; Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy.
Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.
Pay Range
USD $31.40 - USD $41.21 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Preferred Experience
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment, is preferred.
- Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency in performing nursing procedures.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a commitment to providing high-quality care and adhering to facility policies.
- Required Licensure/Education
- Completion of LPN program
- Active LPN license in the state of Illinois
- BLS
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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