LPN Ambulatory

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in collecting patient information, planning, and implementing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position is accountable for all delegated patient care based on established standards of nursing practice and hospital policies and procedures. The LPN only performs those procedures and processes that are within the scope of practice for an LPN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Patient Care Management:

+ Collect/gather available patient data; review collected data with supervising RN

+ Routinely utilize the standard of care as the basis for nursing care and documentation

+ Document individual patient/family teaching

+ Implement plan for discharge upon admission and throughout the hospitalization

+ Consult with and keep Clinical Coordinator and Charge RN informed of unit activities, needs, and problems

+ Organize and prioritize work based on staff needs, patients' needs, available resources, and unit requirements

+ Actions demonstrate sound judgment and decision making skills in all situations

+ Demonstrate efficiency in prioritizing patient needs

+ Safely administer medication in keeping with LPN scope and organizational and unit policy and procedure.

+ Demonstrate consistent ability/competence in patient care areas

+ Actively solicit feedback from patients and visitors

+ Recognize limitations and seek the appropriate assistance when needed; function within the scope and practice of an LPN

+ Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations

+ Accurately document patient care per hospital policy

+ Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors

+ Contribute to reduction of infections and adhere to infection control guidelines

+ Foster spirit of teamwork within assigned area

+ Participate in quality improvement activities within the unit

People/Human Resource Management:

+ Demonstrate the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures

+ Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit specific dashboards

+ Demonstrates the ability to contribute to a healthy, collaborative, open work environment that is conducive to teamwork and encourages communication.

+ Demonstrate the ability to follow administrative protocols

+ Demonstrate effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills

+ Demonstrate constructive and effective relationships with staff, peers, and customers

+ Maintain positive employee relations and good employee morale

+ Emphasize the team approach to work

+ Create a culture within the department that rewards cooperation, team work, and collective problem-solving

+ Proactively deal with conflict in a timely manner.

Professional Growth and Behavior:

+ Maintain current knowledge in professional area of practice

+ Utilize opportunities for professional growth

+ Network actively with professional organizations

+ Promote physician relationships

+ Exhibit exceptional guest relation skills

+ Encouraged to pursue RN degree

+ Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

+ Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Supervises: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

Preferred Education: Not applicable

Experience: One (1) or more years' previous acute care experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.