LPN - Urgent Care (Float Pool)

Responsibilities

• This will have been satisfactorily performed when… Direct patient care is provided utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the healthcare provider at all times.
• Diagnostic test results are reviewed and abnormal results and changes in patient condition are reported to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members immediately.
• Prescribed medications, therapies and treatments are administered in accordance with practical nursing standards at all times.
• The environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety is evaluated and maintained at all times.
• Caregivers provide compassionate basic nursing care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency are implemented to promote desired outcomes at all times.
• The execution of patient's plan of care is effectively collaborated with the supervising healthcare provider at all times.
• Physicians, RNs and health care team members are effectively assisted with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
• As an advocate for the patient, caregivers support the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
• Healthcare team members are sought out to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
• Active participation on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees is provided as requested; anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
• Knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives is demonstrated at all times.
• Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives is provided by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited LPN program
• High School Graduate
• Graduate of Accredited LPN program
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
• Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification