Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN using the patient-focused care system and under the direction / supervision of an RN or physician.
Primary Duties :
- Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
- Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Transports patients as needed.
- Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
- Performs / Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
- Performs / Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
- Reports abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
- Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
- Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
- Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
- Provides basic emergency care.
- Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures / appointments
- Serves as liaison with physician / facility, patient and families regarding patient care.
- Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstrated competency.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains universal precautions.
Physician Nurse
- Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
- Observes, reports and records the patient’s condition.
- Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures / appointments.
- Collaborates with the RN / MD in developing, implementing and evaluation of the outcomes of the teaching plan.
- Explains procedures and answers questions regarding patient care and scheduled procedures.
- Assists with patient charges as necessary.
Qualifications / Specifications :
- Education : Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program required.
- Licensure / Certification : Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required.
Current BLS within 30 days of employment. ACLS required prior to participating in walk stress testing.
- Experience : None required. Minimum of 6 months’ continuous LPN experience preferred.
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