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Practical Nurse

4 months ago


Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
Duties will primarily be performed in the PRRTP; however, re-assignment may be required based on resident care needs.
Duties working in Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (PRRTP) include but are not limited to:
Treat or provide direct patient care within the requirements of practice/privileges/licensure

Explains procedures to patients, using language which they understand and displays consideration of individual age related and gender specific 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 patients 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 Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), patients, and visitors. Orients patients to the clinic.

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.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long-term or ambulatory care, or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care.

Fosters an environment of respect for individual resident and family/significant other rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.

Serves as Veteran's/family's/significant others' advocate.

Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with residents, family/significant others, and/or internal/external customers.

Completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing non standard and specialized practical nursing activities, requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems.

Demonstrates ability to accurately report and record significant patient information and uses good judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines, varying the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients' condition.

Completed work needs only a general review by a RN for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity with policy and nursing assignments.

Counts controlled substances with RN and verifies current count on the "Alcohol and Narcotics Inventory Certification Record."
Prepares and administers prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, inhaled, injectable, and suppository medications according to policy and procedure. Correctly documents medications given or omitted in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) according to established policy and procedures. Documents effects of medications.
Recognizes emergent or acute situations, responds appropriately, and reports to the RN or provider promptly. Reports untoward patient incidents, including medication errors, to Charge Nurse/Nursing Supervisor, and initiates incident report. Responds appropriately to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest, choking, and disaster or fire drills.
Demonstrates practical knowledge of human behavior, motivations and reactions to situations. Uses this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family and other staff members.

Provides teaching in activities of daily living (ADL's) to patients and encourages them to participate in ADL's leading to increased independence.

Provides or reinforces patient teaching related to medications, disease process, procedures, and self-care activities. Participates in more complex teaching for patient self-care, such as diabetic care, self-catheterization, etc.

Understands we are a restraint free facility, but if warranted, have the knowledge to apply, observe and care for residents in restraints, documenting according to hospital policy and procedure.

Adheres to and appropriately utilizes the Safe Patient Handling Program standards, practices, and recommendations.

Lifts and transfers, according to policy and procedure, seeking assistance when appropriate, to prevent injury to the patient and self.

Assists with end of life care, education and emotional support for the resident and family/significant others.
Documents observations, therapeutic measures performed, and care provided following established policy and procedure. Collects subjective and objective data which contributes to the RN assessment and/or the patient reassessment.

Work Schedule:
6PM-6AM 3 days a week and then an 8-hour overnight night shift one day a week every other week. This includes every other weekend.

Compressed/Flexible:
not available