Licensed Practical Nurse

Job purpose

We are seeking a compassionate detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation. As an alternative to the education requirements in the basic contract the HCW may be a graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program OR be a graduate of an accredited LPN program by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OR have completed an equivalent military training program.

Duties and responsibilities

• Licensed Practical Nurse Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the clinic.
• Check patients into the clinic and triage using clinic guidelines. Inform the nurse or physician of the patients condition and potential problems.
• Obtain and document patient and pertinent family history.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties which include taking vital signs collecting specimens obtaining recording and tracking results of diagnostic tools.
• Assist the physician in a variety of diagnostic examinations such as lumbar punctures colposcopies and sigmoidoscopies by preparing positioning and monitoring patients and setting out and handling instruments and equipment.
• Perform laboratory tests such as checking urine for sugar and stool for blood. Record and report result of test.
• Perform a range of treatment procedures that include sterile dressing changes applying compresses monitoring IV fluids inserting catheters and suctions inserting nasogastric tubes administering medications giving enemas setting up and giving treatment that requires auxiliary equipment such as oxygen and suction.
• Ambulate patients to other areas to include Radiology various clinics and physical therapy.
• Prepare patients for tests examinations treatments and/or surgery.
• Collect specimens such as urine sputum and stool. Label specimens for laboratory examinations and follow up by using CHCS/AHLTA or calling the laboratory for reports.
• Alert provides conditions which deviate from expected findings. Prepare start monitor and discontinue intravenous fluids with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures.
• Observe report and document all observed symptoms reactions treatments and changes in the patient condition to the registered nurse or physician.
• Make careful observations to assess that nursing procedures and treatment do not cause additional distress.
• Perform routine nursing care activities such as taking blood pressures temperatures baths and hygiene care passing and removal of trays changing of linen and otherwise assist in the care of the physical needs of the patient.
• Operate basic equipment required in delivery of patient care such as pumps intravenous (IV) pumps oxygen administration apparatus and incentive spirometers. 23 of 30 Execute physicians orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice.
• Ensure accurate medication is administered in correct form and dosage to the proper patient as directed by the physician.
• Maintain records of nursing care dose and time of medication administered and indicate if the medication was not administered and the reason.
• Administer immunizations in a safe and accurate manner with strict adherence to all applicable immunization policies.
• Recognize emergency situations and assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrests.
• Perform preoperative procedures for minor surgery and fill out pre-op. Assist patients in admission transfer and perform discharge planning follow-up and documentation.
• Support the patient and/or family members toward the achievement of treatment plan goals. Provide instructions to the patient on invasive procedures surgical procedures and post-surgical conditions which were previously provided to the patient by a nurse or physician.
• Instruct patients on how equipment is used such as oxygen suction cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter.
• Instruct patients and family on use of prescribed medications contraindications of medications and the necessity of proper follow-up care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families. Ensure necessary supplies are available and equipment is in functioning order.
• Provide an orderly clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Handle telephone information requests with courtesy accuracy and respect for patient confidentiality.
• Receive information and distribute messages as necessary. Ensure upkeep and perform checks of emergency equipment i.e. oxygen emergency cart suction apparatus etc. and maintain appropriate logs. Inform the Charge Nurse of any discrepancy on daily checks.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of LPN practice including but not limited to update of Standards of Nursing Care and other collateral duties required for efficient quality patient care. Transport patients to and from other areas of the facility to include hospital clinics and ancillary departments as ordered by the physician.
• Assist the professional nurse and/or physician with individual group and family health instruction in relation to the patients condition and his/her ability for self-care.
• Assist in the dissemination of appropriate literature dealing with subjects related to the particular health problems involved.
• Assist in providing physical and psychological support to patients assist in the explanation of procedures and treatment and promote cooperation among staff patients and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation.
• As an alternative to the education requirements in the basic contract the HCW may be a graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program OR be a graduate of an accredited LPN program by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OR have completed an equivalent military training program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Graduate from an accredited community college junior college college university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Strong organizational critical thinking and communication skills
• Certificate. Equivalency Determination Request: The Contractor may request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education require3ments on this labor category.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
• Compassionate patient-centered approach to care.