LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - FLOAT

Definition and Role\n\nPerforms nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD / NP / PA.\n\nQualifications\n

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.\n
• Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, with no restrictions.\n
• Membership in professional and / or community organizations desirable.\n
• CPR / BLS required\n
• TB and Flu vaccination\n\nJob Responsibilities and Duties\n
• Observes, records and reports to supervising MD / NP / PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient's condition.\n
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.\n
• Assists the MD / NP / PA in performing specialized procedures.\n
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and / or sterile technique.\n
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.\n
• May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal Program\n
• Will be based out of one clinic but will be expected to FLOAT between clinics throughout our organization as needed.\n
• Implements the nursing component of the patient's plan of care.\n
• Assists the MD / NP / PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient. (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD / NP / PA).\n
• Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.\n
• Notifies MD / NP / PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient's living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.\n
• Attends case conferences / interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient's overall health status.\n
• May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record. Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.\n
• Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD / NP / PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e. : TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.\n
• May receive orders from the MD / NP / PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he / she is working in.\n\nJob Responsibilities and Duties Cont'd\n
• Responsible for "all other duties assigned".\n
• Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company's EHR.\n
• Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.\n
• Travel may be required to various clinic locations and home program visits\n
• Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned\n
• Acrylic nails are prohibited\n
• Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty\n\nPhysical Requirements\n
• Mobility and Lifting : Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.\n
• Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.\n
• Visual : Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.\n
• Dexterity : Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.\n
• Emotional / Psychological : Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.