Student Practical Nurse Associate, Acute-Renal, Pulmonary
7 days ago
Position Summary:
Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Practical Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served. Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height, and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry. Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job. Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy. Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration. Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output. Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment. Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with RN. Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills. Document/maintain patient record as appropriate. Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique. Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift.Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN. Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and legible manner. Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions. Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries. Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure. Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members. Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Student in an accredited licensed practical nursing education program. Student currently be enrolled in an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
CPR required.
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