LPN FT Days, SAU

Essential Functions

• Affirms and coordinates patients' care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents patient conditions and nursing needs accurately and promptly in the patient's EHR.
• Communicates with clinical leaders and Physicians regarding pertinent observations and reactions.
• Assigns work to RNs, LPN/LVNs, and Nurse Aides as directed.
• Serves as a supervisor, director, and evaluator for RNs, LPN/LVNs, and Nurse Aides.
• Reports staffing issues and needs to nursing leadership.
• Provides feedback to clinical leadership on staff performance.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers, and discharges for patients.
• Maintains inventory and supplies on the unit in a clean and safe manner.
• Supports Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to professional codes of ethics and maintains patient privacy.
• Provides direct care and assists with care as directed.
• Initiates the SBAR process and collaborates with the team for assessment and recommendations.
• Assists physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures.
• Coordinates patient assessments and updates the plan of care as needed.
• Communicates changes to other team members and patient family/significant other.
• Administers medication following the standards of medication administration.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner.
• Interprets data about the patient's status to identify age-specific needs and provide care.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
• BLS Certification.
• ALS Certification preferred.
• IV Certification preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in nursing.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.