Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Stay - LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Stay - LPN
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Job Description
Domitilla 5D (Do5D) is a 19 bed LongTerm Stay Unit (LSU) for stable to discharge patients awaiting transitional care needs in the community. The LSU employs an innovative staffing model including RNs LPNs PCAs Nurse Technicians (NTs) and HUCs. The LSU allows staff to establish patient relationships and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team members in the dismissal planning process. The model of care includes reduced assessment frequency and has a focus on patient autonomy recovery and readiness for discharge. This unique and innovative unit offers individual and group care interventions to increase opportunities for socialization and patient engagement.
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or other assigned supervisor and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor in meeting the needs of the patient/family. The LPN collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning. The LPN participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family. The LPN delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationshipbased care. The LPN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and instructing; and may participate on committees or projects including quality improvement projects.
Qualifications
Graduate of a school of practical nursing or passed LPN Boards after a defined period in a professional nursing program (e.g. some states allow RN students to take the LPN board exam after completing one to two years in the RN program). If graduation did not occur within the last two years one year of LPN experience working in an applicable setting is required.
Additional Qualifications:
One year LPN experience within the last five years preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work daytime hours flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred.
As a condition of employment individuals working with addictions services must be free from problematic substance use for a minimum of the immediately preceding two years at time of hire.
Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
License or Certification:
Current LPN license by applicable state requirements.
Basic Life Support for Health Care ProvidersBCLS certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts including your full name must be attached to your profile to be considered.
We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following programs:
- American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
- American Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Employment Type
Part-Time
