Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Labor/Postpartum

****Up to $10000.00 Sign-On Bonus****

Under supervision of the registered nurse the LPN performs a variety of patient care activities.

LPNs in the Family Maternal Suite will be required to be trained to scrub in on c-sections.

LPN provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Assists the registered nurse in assessing planning implementing and evaluating outcomes of care. Is accountable for own nursing actions and competencies. Communicates effectively with others. Performs all duties in accordance with the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and established standards policies procedures and guidelines. Adheres to MH Mission and Vision the ANA Code of Ethics.

Education:

• Successful graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Current LPN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Annual Requirements:

• Attends all Joint Commission OSHA and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices.
• Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements.
• Completion of annual self-evaluation and submission of peer feedback at time of performance appraisal.

1. Nursing Care

• Data Collection:
• Observes records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
• Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
• Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions.

• Planning:
• Provides information to assist the RN in developing the nursing plan of care.

• Intervention:
• Completely performs tasks/procedures as appropriately delegated (see Table 1).
• Uses equipment safely.
• Takes appropriate action in life-threatening situations/emergencies.
• Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control safety measures.
• Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient self and others.
• Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.

Table 1

Per the Illinois Nurse Practice Act LPNs are restricted from:

Administering medications via central lines

Administering medication via intravenous (IV) push

Administering chemotherapy via IV routes

Starting or adding blood or blood components

Completing and documenting admission comprehensive head-to-toe assessment and initial plan of care

Obtaining verbal or telephone orders from a provider

• Evaluation:
• Observes records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
• Assists the RN to evaluate and modify the plan of care.

• Patient/Family Education:
• Assists the RN to identify implement and evaluate age appropriate teaching interventions.
• Reinforces teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team.

• Communication:
• Informs RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
• Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection.

1. Quality and Safety

• Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in review and revision of policies procedures and standards of care.
• Complies with all safety policies.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety Integrity Quality and Stewardship that support our Mission and Vision:

• SAFETY: We put safety first. We speak up and take action to create an environment of zero harm.
• INTEGRITY: We are accountable for our attitude actions and health. We honor diverse abilities beliefs and identities. We respect others by being honest and showing compassion.
• QUALITY: We listen to learn and partner for success. We seek continuous improvement while advancing our knowledge. We deliver evidence-based care to achieve excellent outcomes.
• STEWARDSHIP: We use resources wisely. We are responsible for delivering equitable care. We work together to coordinate care

1. Accountability

• Advocates for patients and families.
• Appropriately follows the chain of command. .
• Participates in community organizations
• Identifies annual goals for own professional development.
• Provides constructive feedback to strengthen the Division of Nursing and the colleagues department/unit.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically