Acute Care LPN Orthopedics Specialist
2 days ago
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team on the Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics & Limb Salvage Inpatient Unit at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will deliver patient-centered acute nursing care to individuals with a variety of medical issues or who are preparing for or recovering from surgery.
Responsibilities- Organize and prioritize patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Establish effective relationships with patients and families to facilitate the development of a patient-centered care plan.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain and restore health and prevent complications.
- Provide patient and family education about measures of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration to promote comfort.
- Administer medications and perform activities of daily living, including bathing, mouth care, feeding patients, range of motion, walking patients, and transporting patients.
- Perform sterile and non-sterile treatments, including tube feedings, ostomy care, Foley catheter insertion/care, hang/monitor/regulate IV's, TPN and site care, maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction, chest physiotherapy, dressing changes and wound care, splinting, oxygen administration, suctioning, and blood/glucose monitoring.
- Report changes in patient status to the RN and members of the healthcare team as they occur and communicate information in verbal and written reports that describe care delivered to the patient.
- Collaborate with the RN on an ongoing basis regarding effective nursing interventions and patient care.
- Provide direction and supervision of patient care associates, demonstrate professional judgment, problem-solving techniques, time-management principles, and delegate appropriately.
- Serve as an advocate for the patient and family.
- Participate in the orientation of staff members/students as designated by the Nurse Manager and participate in continuing education.
- Contribute to the implementation of the unit objectives and performance improvement activities.
- Maintain a safe and orderly patient/unit environment.
- Foster a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession.
- Participate in self and peer review.
- Promote professional engagement.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing required or completion of a pharmacology course.
- 1-2 years experience within a Rehabilitation or acute setting required or new graduates considered based on student clinical experiences.
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required.
- Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medications and their effect on patients.
- Ability to calculate dosages as needed.
- Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medication, as directed.
- Ability to take vital signs and maintain records.
- Computer skills and aptitude, and prefer previous experience with EHR systems.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
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