Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Neighborhood Health
Elizabeth, NJ, US
Full-time

JOB SUMMARY : Scheduled : FT 40 hours / week Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager the LPN is responsible for the provision of patient assessment, plan-of-care, implementation of plan, and the evaluation of patient care utilizing the nursing process to ensure quality patient-care.

The LPN is responsible for carrying out duties as assigned and delivers care to patients in accordance with NHSC policy.

The StaffRJ f constructs and updates a Nursing plan of care in conjunction with the medical plan of care that reflects comprehensive assessment of the patient and documents all Nurse patient interaction utilizing the "SOAP" format.

Utilizing a case management approach to care, the LPN evaluates the effectiveness of nursing case and updates the nursing plan as indicated.

The LPN also participates in quality assurance activities as directed and administers medications / treatments / immunizations prescribed by the physiciai1 in accordance with policy and procedure.

The LPN is responsible for continuing education and awareness of changing practices within the profession. E JENTIAJL F1!JNCTKON and JP'PJNCIP AL ACCOlfJNTAR : lLITIBS : 1.

Uses the nursing process and guidelines to correctly complete and document relevant patient assessment on site 2. Promotes the family centered approach to patient case.

3. Documents assessment via computer / chart. 4. Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span. 5. Ensures appropriate refenals and follow-up.

6. Provides telephone / walk-ins t1iage in accordance with NHSC guidelines and policy. 7. Assesses need for patient / family education.

8. Utilizes the Child & Geriatric Abuse Policy in the Assessment process. 9. Plai1s the nursing intervention of patients, demonstrates an understanding of the impact on family and community along with interdisciplinary team.

10. Documents plans, goals, and patient outcomes. 11. Utilizes available resources in planning of case. i 2. Participates in the establishment of department goals in the education of patients and their families.

13. Evaluates and updates plan of care. 14. Executes physician orders in accordance with nursing standards and NHSC policies and procedures, and documents immunizations appropriately.

15. Achninisters ordered medications in accordance with NHSC policy and procedme. 16. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, peers and staff.

17. Negotiates the plan of care with patient and family. 18. Implements physician standing order(s) Powered by JazzHR

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