LPN (PRN DAYS)

JOB TITLE : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

REPORTS TO : Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW : Provides direct and indirect care in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Communicates with physicians, DON, Therapy Dept., and co-workers, as appropriate about

changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and

symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response

to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties and functions while under

the supervision of the RN and within the scope of the LPN practice acts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

a. Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age

of the patient and their clinical condition.

b. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication

errors.

c. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the

standard of care for patient's age.

d. Demonstrates ability, under direct management of RN, to perform a head-totoe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes

adult, geriatric and the general patient population.

e. Able to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain

management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain

management.

f. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient

safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.

g. Able to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment

and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

h. Integrate the nursing plan of care with the Therapy Department treatment

plan to attain the patient's optimal level of functioning.

i. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and

evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as

appropriate.

j. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of

licensure.

k. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-worker,

physicians and the Therapy Department.

l. Consults with therapy staff daily to provide for an interdisciplinary

approach to the patient's needs and documents patient's status to include

rehabilitation therapy progress.

m. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including

adult, geriatric and general population.

n. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs

services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.

o. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

p. Obtain intravenous access as needed and administer intravenous medications

according to scope of practice.

q. Perform veinapuncture according to order to assist physicians with care and

diagnosis.

r. Perform skin / wound assessment every shift. Provides wound care as ordered

by physician or other licensed provider.

s. UMRH Performance Evaluation

t. Job Title- Licensed Practicle Nurse

u. Demonstrates competency in the following areas : Duties and Responsibilities.

v. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient

confidentiality.

w. Demonstrates an ability to be effective, flexible, well organized and function

well under stressful situations, to provide proper patient care.

x. Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the

formation of the plan of care.

y. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with

other departments.

z. Maintains stock supply levels on the unit. Notifies charge nurse or DON

when supplies are low.

aa. Orders medication from the pharmacy ensuring that OTC medications are

not ordered and an adequate supply of PRN medication are available.

bb.Documentation meets current standards and policies.

cc. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family;

communicates with Social Services / Discharge Planner regarding both in

hospital and post discharge needs.

dd.Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of a

ee. Medical and Surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special

procedures.

ff. Respond to the patient as appropriate in emergency or physically distressful

situations.

gg. Skills Checklists / Competencies submitted timely.

hh.Follows United Medical Hospitals' Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct

as evidenced through practice, performance, and attendance of annual

review programs / in-services.

ii. Performs other duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Education and Experience :

• Current Louisiana LPN Licensure. Current BCLS certification.
30+ days ago