LPN - Acute Care II Nights

Qualifications

Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.

• 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Certified Practical Nurse (CPN) with current Georgia license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Certifications/Licensures:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Crisis Response Training required within 2 months of hire

Essential Functions

LPN - NURSING STANDARDS

• Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate.
• Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:

• Collects Data In a Systematic And Ongoing Process
• Issues Are Identified And Diagnoses Are Developed Based On Assessment Data.
• Prioritizes Data Collection Based On The Patient's Condition And Needs.
• Identifies Expected Outcomes And Plan Based On Diagnoses Or Issues.

CARE PROCESSES

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Makes sure to monitor and document patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides Effective Interventions.
• Respects Patients Confidentiality And Privacy.
• Supports Social, Spiritual, And Cultural Needs Of Patients And Families.
• Manages Difficult Or Emotional Patient Situations.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents The Results Of The Evaluation.

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.