Licensed Practical Nurse

Area : St Albans Hlth and Rhb

Class : LPN

Shift : 3

Start : 23 : 00 : 00

End : 07 : 30 : 00

LPN / LVN

GRADE : 15

FLSA : Nonexempt

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed

Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient / family satisfaction. He / she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. Patient Evaluation :

• 1.1. Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data;
• 1.2. Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN;

2. Care Planning :

3. Provision of Direct Patient Care :

3.2. Communicates pertinent data to RN and / or physician

3.5. At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary

Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning :

3.5.2. Prepares patient / family for discharge including patient and family education

Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff :

4.1. Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff

8. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff

9. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care

14. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all Times

16. Performs other duties as requested.

COMPLIANCE :

1. Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard / Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.

2. Participates in required orientation and training programs.

3. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.

4. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

5. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.

2. Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.

3. Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.

4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in

accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

6. Maintains current BLS / CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs / ILFs as required by State)

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