PRN Inpatient LPN

Overview

Delivery of nursing care. Applies current nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of patients. Takes vital signs and administers medication as prescribed. Assists physicians in patient management and treatment. Provides nursing assessment, monitoring, education, and treatment services and activities. Provides crisis intervention. Prepares and maintains patient records.

Essential/Core Job-specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes pre-admission nursing assessments at the request of E&A.
• Completes admission Nursing Assessments in accordance with Client Record Handbook and unit procedure specifications.
• Obtains RN review and sign-off on Nursing Assessments as required.
• Incorporates findings in client service and nursing care plans as directed.
• Receives, documents and implements/carries out Admission, Standing/Routine and ad hoc physician orders in accordance with unit procedures.
• Conducts “read back” process for each verbal order (EPH and PCC permitted) in accordance with Agency policy/unit procedures.
• Provides and documents direct nursing care as needed in accordance with unit procedures and approved Treatment Plans/physician's orders.
• Documents according to JCAHO standards.
• Performs ongoing nursing supervision, assessment and monitoring of patients.
• Follows-up on client medical complaints.
• Serves as Medication Captain of monthly medication room inspections and inpatient monthly drug inspection forms are completed each month.
• Orders medications from Pharmacy in advance to prevent deficiency.