Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago


Syracuse, New York, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The incumbent delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients in acute care however, the incumbent may receive other assignments based on the needs of the service. The LPN demonstrates unit/department specific competencies, and competency in caring for adult and geriatric patients. Patients receiving care in the ambulatory care, acute care, long term care, and psychiatric settings are being treated for any number of medical and psychological conditions.



Duties

The LPN duties are as follows:

  • Explains procedures to patients, using language which they understand and displaying consideration of individual patient needs.
  • Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with the vision for patient-centered care.
  • Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation.
  • Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet patient care needs.
  • Responds to patient calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the patient in a tactful, courteous manner, making customer service the focus of all interactions.
  • Communicates respectfully and works effectively with administrative staff, the health care team, unit staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Provides emotional support to patients and families/significant others to assist them in adjusting to changes brought about by illness or change in health status.
  • Establishes constructive relationship with individual patients to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills.
  • Hospice/Palliative care needs are supported as needed based on patient self-determination.
  • Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family/significant other rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Serves as Veteran's/family/significant others' advocate.
  • Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members/significant others and/or internal/external customers.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing assignments, including assignments for long-term, short-term rehabilitation, respite, hospice/palliative care, and psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care.
  • Demonstrates ability to use judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines, varying the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patient's condition.
  • Completed work needs only a general review by a RN for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity with policy and nursing assignments.
Work Schedule: All tours and rotating days

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 21Q72-A

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required


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