Licensed Practical Nurse -Nights- Acute Physical Rehab

About the role

The Licensed Practical assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the LPN is responsible for administering direct patient care, treatments as ordered by the physician and administering medications as outlined by hospital policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Appraises client’s status and situation at hand contributing to comprehensive assessment by the RN.
• Supports ongoing data collection.
• Participates in the planning of nursing care needs and implementation of an individualized plan of care.
• Implements appropriate aspects of care within LPN scope of practice including laws that are applicable to the LPN practice setting.
• Reinforces teaching plan for patients with common health problem and well defined learning needs.
• Completes assignments in an organized, effective, and efficient manner.
• Provides direct basic care to assigned patients.
• Responds to patient/family needs and question in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Keeps patients/family informed prior to, during, and after treatments/procedures are performed.
• Uses supplies and equipment appropriately; documents use in the medical record and records charges appropriately.
• Complies with time keeping system. Prompt in reporting for duty. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than three unscheduled