Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Collaboration with Healthcare team
• Health and Safety compliance
• Clinical tasks

In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, it contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning. Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient. Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to others patient care providers. Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record Assists in the formation of a written plaAssists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral change.Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needsAssists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferencesCounts CDS Drugs and contraband, if requiredAssists physician in minor medical/surgical proceduresTranscribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physicianInitiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure Administers routine and/or PRN medications as orderedPractices universal precautions when providing nursing proceduresAssists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workersKeeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacyKeeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patientsMust maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor. Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coatArrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off going Shift If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled twodays off. Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition. Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time. Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted. After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Empathy and compassion