Licensed Practical Nurse
1 week ago
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse of all age groups admitted to the Med-Surg department by following physician-prescribed regimen and hospital policies and procedures, and by utilizing the nursing process.
SHIFT DAYS/HOURS:
Days: 6 am 6 pm; Nights: 6 pm 6 am; days dependent upon individual schedule. Subject to change based on business necessity.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must hold a valid diploma from an Accredited School of Nursing and must have a current, valid
license as an LPN in the State of Kansas.
Experience: One year experience working in a Med-Surg environment, preferred.
Certificates, License, Registrations: Maintains a current certification in BLS, LPN IV certification is also required.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: Must have comprehensive, current knowledge of nursing theory and practice and must be
able to apply this knowledge in various situations, ranging from routine to emergent. The
LPN must also possess the ability to communicate with persons of various backgrounds in
a professional and courteous manner. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
Physical: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervision Received: Nursing Director, Med-Surg Nurse Managers, Shift Charge Nurse
Supervision Exercised: Nursing Assistants as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager
Other: Patients, families, visitors, other hospital personnel, medical staff, other medical facility personnel, community program personnel, mortuary personnel, EMS personnel, members of the general public
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
To reduce job hazards, this position is responsible for wearing PPE during job functions. PPE can include: gloves, gown/coat, mask, shoe covers, head/face, and eye and ear protection.Each job function requires a different level of PPE, individuals receive initial and annual training to identify the appropriate level of PPE required. This position is classified Class I by OSHA and is exposed to odors, infectious microorganisms, and bodily fluids.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Including but not limited to: sit-to-stand lifts, SLIPPS, standing scales, electronic beds with alarms, mobile bed and chair alarms. The LPN must also be able to utilize and complete patient monitoring utilizing various devices such as pulse oximeter; vitals sign equipment, telemetry, various oxygen devices, alarm systems, as well as general office equipment. The LPN must be able to utilize the PYXIS system to obtain medications needed for the medication administration process. The LPN will complete training and maintain competency of the current EMR system and be proficient in accessing and utilizing the electronic medical record for basic navigation in order to complete the registration process, process orders, enter clinical documentation, utilize order management, medication administration, patient supply charging and all other processes as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform regular and accurate nursing assessments of assigned patients. Access and be able to complete the basic navigation in the EMR in order to document regular and accurate nursing assessments of assigned patients.
Document assessment data in an accurate, complete, efficient manner in the EMR by utilizing the tabs provided and the nursing progress notes.
Report unusual or pertinent assessment findings to the Charge Nurse and Primary Care Provider.
Provide nursing care to patients with various diagnoses, conditions, and age groups according to the state guidelines.
Access the appropriate areas of the EMR in order to develop and implement the care plan on admission. Regularly evaluate and revise the care plan as needed. Upon discharge complete the nursing care plan as required.
Launch the application from the EMR to complete the medication administration process utilizing a scanner to scan all medications at the bedside as required. Administer and appropriately document prescribed medications and treatments following hospital policy and procedure and in accordance with Kansas State Board of Nursing.
Communicate aspects of the nursing plan of care including assessments, planning, implementation, evaluation, revisions and the completion of care plans to appropriate staff, including the Charge Nurse, nursing personnel, medical staff, and ancillary departments.
Accurately, completely, and efficiently document aspects of patient care in the patients EMR utilizing the assessment functions per hospital policy and procedure.
When necessary, perform tasks of assistive personnel, including nursing assistants and ward clerk.
May be required to float to other nursing areas when proper orientation to those areas has occurred.
Collaborate with Patient Care Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge planning.
Collaborate with the Patient Care Coordinator to identify patient or family education needs and to implement the education plan and revise as needed.
Continual surveillance and proactive participation in ongoing Infection Prevention and Control measures in accordance with policies located in the Infection Control Manual on MCN.
Communicate concerns, needs, and any other work-related issues to the Charge Nurse, Med-Surg Nurse Manager, and/or Nursing Director, utilizing appropriate chain of command, when appropriate to do so.
Monitor, report any issues and maintain equipment in optimum working condition.
Assist with orientation of new Med-Surg employees.
Utilize resources in an efficient, cost-effective manner:
Correctly and routinely scans chargeable items used per patient into the inventory system
Routinely at the end of each shift ensures that charges per patient are correct and reconciles each patients charges to ensure fiscal stability of the organization as it relates to patient supplies/inventory.
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