PT LPN/LVN

About the role

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is a 101-bed long-term acute care hospital treating chronically, critically ill patients who require an extended stay in a hospital setting with individualized care plans. The facility offers a 6-bed ICU and seven negative pressure rooms, and is accessible via I-85 expressway between Clinton Heights and Lincoln Heights neighborhoods.

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN/LVN Charge Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. The role manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift, which could encompass one or more units depending upon size and clinical programs. The scope of work may be modified by state-specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, coordinates and evaluates patients’ care along with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Documents the patient’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner in the patient’s EHR
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients promptly to clinical leader and Physician as necessary
• Receives and records physicians’ orders
• Communicates staffing problems and needs to nursing leadership
• Provides input on staffing ratios and deployment
• Provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete patient status report
• Develops work assignments for RNs, LPN/LVNs, and Nurse Aides as directed
• Supervises, directs and evaluates staff (i.e. RNs, LPN/LVNs) as directed
• Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by state practice act
• Assures compliance with policies and procedures
• Reports problems and complaints timely to the nursing leadership
• Provides feedback to clinical leadership regarding performance of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides
• Provides input in hiring and selection of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides
• Gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned
• Supervises nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act
• Coordinates and performs admission, transfer and discharge for patients
• Completes all appropriate assessments relative to the patient’s status
• Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments
• Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or nutritional services assistance
• Supports and participates in the center’s Performance Improvement initiatives
• Adheres to professional codes of ethics, ScionHealth’s Code of Conduct and maintains PHI confidentiality in the center and in external locations, including electronic social networks
• Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency
• Initiates the SBAR process and collaborates with the staff for assessment and recommendations
• Makes rounds with physicians and other team members as needed
• Assists physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of state specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competency
• Coordinates patient assessments, recognizes the need to review and revise patients’ assessments as needed based upon patient condition
• Coordinates patients’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and patient family/significant other
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management
• Administers medication following the standards of medication administration within scope of practice
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse
• 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 patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital/unit and post discharge needs
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Licenses/Certification

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed
• BLS Certification
• ALS Certification preferred
• IV Certification preferred

Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in nursing
• One year of supervisory experience preferred

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0–10%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance