Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met.
• Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs.
• Collects, documents, and reports (to responsible MD or RN) data regarding patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs.
• Participates in unit, service, and/or department enrichment activities which contribute to positive outcomes such as assigned committees, CQI activities/groups, and the orientation and education of other personnel.
• Provides a broad range of treatments/therapies to patients including, but not limited to, respiratory treatments, Oral/NG/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care, administration of medications, observation of cardiac monitors, respirators, etc. and reporting of any changes, assistance to physician with special procedures, monitoring of intravenous infusions, performs point of care testing, performs routine laboratory work, changing/irrigating catheters, specialized sterile dressings, and patient/caregiver teaching based upon the established teaching plan.
• Provides assistance to patients and families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic experience, and discharge.
• Provides support to patients and families. Verbally de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients. Facilitates age appropriate coping strategies for patients.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a healthcare related field preferred. Current CPR certification required. Licensure/Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required. BLS certification required. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and basic anatomy and physiology. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team. Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.