Emergency Dept LPN

ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH CENTER INC•Stilwell, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN may assign and give direction to other LPN’s or ER Techs/CNAs. The LPN is accountable for implementation of the nursing process for an assigned number of patients and directs subordinates in the implementation. The needs of the patient will be assessed by the LPN in collaboration with the physicians, staff, patient and patient’s family and by chart review. The treatment plan/plan of care will be continuously reviewed and revised as needed until point of discharge including a discharge plan of care. The LPN is responsible for knowing the condition of their patients while on duty and communicates changes appropriately to appropriate personnel- making sure to document. Rounds should be conducted by the LPN a minimum of every two hours and more often as needed or ordered for assigned patients. Assessments are to be documented appropriately. The LPN is responsible to notify the physician/RN promptly and appropriately of any changes in the patient condition and document their notification. The LPN is accountable for the planning of procedures or tests and notifying the physician of abnormal results. They are also accountable for performing procedures within their scope of practice. The LPN may prepare, administer and record medication in conformance with facility policy and procedures. They will judge the effectiveness of the medication administered and evaluate the patient’s response, as needed. The LPN will maintain complete records of procedures and treatment s performed and medications administered if they complete these. The LPN will demonstrate the ability to carry out medical orders as directed and in accordance to policy and procedures.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered licensure to practice as a LPN in the state of Oklahoma.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Maintains current ACLS certification.
Maintains current PALS certification.
Maintains other certifications as required for position.

Responsibilities

Assign and give direction to other LPN’s or ER Techs/CNAs.
Implement the nursing process for an assigned number of patients.
Direct subordinates in the implementation of the nursing process.
Assess patient needs in collaboration with physicians, staff, patient, and patient's family, and by chart review.
Continuously review and revise the treatment plan/plan of care as needed until point of discharge, including a discharge plan of care.
Know the condition of assigned patients while on duty and communicate changes appropriately to appropriate personnel, ensuring documentation.
Conduct rounds a minimum of every two hours, or more often as needed or ordered, for assigned patients.
Document assessments appropriately.
Notify the physician/RN promptly and appropriately of any changes in patient condition and document the notification.
Plan procedures or tests and notify the physician of abnormal results.
Perform procedures within scope of practice.
Prepare, administer, and record medication in conformance with facility policy and procedures.
Judge the effectiveness of medication administered and evaluate patient response.
Maintain complete records of procedures and treatments performed and medications administered.
Carry out medical orders as directed and in accordance with policy and procedures.