Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit

ECU Health•Washington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit position involves assisting in providing direct quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes participating in patient assessments, assisting in developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, and attending educational programs for professional development. The LPN will develop a leadership role within their scope of practice and participate in the Service Excellence Program.

Requirements

LPN Diploma
Active NC LPN License or compact state
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Exposure and practice of medication administration from educational preparation and student clinical practice.
Less than 2 Years Experience

Responsibilities

Assist in providing direct quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and interdepartmental patient care activities and seeks to promote harmonious professional relations.
Utilizes nursing education to provide direct patient care and improve patient's physiological and emotional well-being.
Collaborates with members of the health care team.
Monitors and communicates changes in the patient's condition.
May document care in patient's medical record, procedures and nursing standards.
Acts as a role model for students and other employees.
Collects and documents data about patients through the following methods: Assists in completing the nursing admission record consistent with policies and interviews patient/significant others to complete health history.
Documents care and patient's response to care within the framework of the standards of Nursing Service.
Participates in implementing the plan of care through effective use of procedural and organizational skills.
Observes the patient's condition throughout the shift and informs the registered nurse of the patient's status.
Provides and promotes quality care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures utilizing nursing care standards.
Participates in in-service education, staff meetings, committee meetings and continuing education to achieve quality patient care.
Fulfills annual mandatory education requirements.
Follows hospital policies and procedures and unit protocols.
Reports changing patient status that affects unit staffing needs to charge nurse.
Adapts to changing patient care and unit situations.
Attends unit staff meeting unless excused.
Directs unlicensed personnel in the performance of tasks as delegated by supervising RN.
Assumes accountability both for responsibilities accepted and for any specific tasks which the LPN may direct others to perform.
Demonstrates appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace - treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity.