LPN Emergency Department Full Time, Day 12

Description

Summary :

The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs.

This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.

Responsibilities :

Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing- 40%

Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.-15%

Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient-20%

Verifies, prepares and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients-10%

Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans and glucoscans etc. as necessary. Collects urinary specimens.-5%

Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients.- 10%

Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work

Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health  into daily work.

Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy and understanding

Participates in interdisciplinary conferences- 2%

Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education and self development-1%

Maintains clinical competency to support evidence based care.5%

Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes-1%

Education : HS GRAD / EQUIVALENT

Other Information : Medical knowledge

Knowledge of Infection control practices

Critical thinking skills

Prefer experience in a clinical setting

Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration including verification, preparation and administration of medication in accordance with department policy

Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems

Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements

Education :

Completion of state approved LPN program

LPN license ( pass NCLEX-PN exam)

BLS certified

1-2 years recent nursing experience

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials : LPN,BLS

Company : Danbury Hospital

Org Unit : 119

Department : Emergency Department

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $29.00 - $42.21 Hourly