Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient OB/GYN

About the role

A caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients under the supervision/direction of a registered nurse. Reports to the Director of the assigned department.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Process
  • Performs data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
  • Provides care to patients under the direction or supervision of the registered professional nurse using the plan of care.
  • Recognizes change in patient status and communicates significant information promptly in an organized, logical, and concise manner to a registered nurse (RN).
  • Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner based on the plan of care.
  • Establishes priorities of patient care.
• Technical Skill
  • Demonstrates competency in performing nursing skills as evidenced by positive RN evaluation.
• Patient Education
  • Identifies patient/significant other learning needs; communicates needs to RN and follows plan(s) for teaching.
• Documentation
  • Documents in a timely and accurate manner using designated forms:
    • Nursing and/or medical intervention
    • Patient's response to intervention
• Patient Rights
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient data.
• Safety
  • Functions with an awareness of risk management and safety issues; adheres to Arnot Health and Division of Nursing policies and procedures regarding infection control.
• Emergency Situations
  • Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols; documents events appropriately.
• Knowledge Base
  • Demonstrates knowledge base for designated patient population. Identifies own knowledge deficits and promptly seeks resources/consultation to meet these needs in order to provide safe patient care.
• Professionalism
  • Is accountable for own actions.
  • Maintains professional behavior and appearance.
• Self Development
  • Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
  • Attends all mandatory in-services and is responsible for attending staff meetings or reviewing minutes if unable to attend.
  • Completes all required competencies in designated time frame.
• Legal Issues
  • Demonstrates awareness of basic legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function, and strives to minimize risks.
• Goals
  • Participates in development and attainment of Unit and Division of Nursing goals.
• Communication
  • Communicates in a professional, responsible, and constructive manner.
  • Non-verbal communication is professional and appropriate.
• Working Relationships
  • Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Staffing
  • Is prompt in reporting to work and maintaining good work attendance.
  • Willingly assists others and is flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the unit.
  • Maintains consistent level of productivity.
• Medical Administration
  • Administers medication (including intravenous fluids) according to policy and practices safely as evidenced by no repeated pattern of error(s).
• Other
  • Consistently incorporates hourly rounding into daily practice.
  • Treats all customers with respect.
  • Provides age-specific appropriate care to patients according to their age groups for the particular unit to which the individual is assigned.
  • Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
  • Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to needs, and maintaining communication to provide a secure and pleasant experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program registered by the New York State Education Department or by the licensing authority of another state.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required in critical care units.

Physical Demands

• Appreciable physical effort required, including moving, lifting, and assisting patients whose size and physical abilities can vary greatly.
• Some lifting, reaching, and stooping.
• Required to be on feet much of the time.

Exposure Category

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissue.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities