Licensed Practical Nurse

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Philadelphia, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also be responsible for patient care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Key skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, attention to detail, time management, organization, empathy, compassion, physical stamina, strength, adaptability, flexibility, cultural competency, ethics, and professionalism.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Current licensure in the state of employment.
Must conform to the security clearance standards of the institution where employed.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor.
Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat.
Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off going Shift.
If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled twodays off.
Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition.
Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time.
Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted.
After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement.
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.
Conforms to dress code.
Reports to work site at designated time.
Adheres to attendance policy and utilizes timekeeping practices and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Critical thinking and problem solving
Communication
Attention to detail
Time management and organization
Empathy and compassion
Physical stamina and strength
Adaptability and flexibility
Cultural competency
Ethics and professionalism

Responsibilities

Contributes to nursing assessment, care, and planning in collaboration with the RN supervisor.
Initiates the admission process and assists with identifying recurrent health problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes of the patient.
Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and input from other health team members, and communicates changes in patient condition to other patient care providers.
Records all data obtained through patient assessment in the patient's health record.
Assists in the formation of a written plan of care.
Assists in identifying short and long-term, timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral change.
Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs.
Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences.
Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required.
Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures.
Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician.
Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure.
Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered.
Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures.
Assists in maintaining a neat, clean, and safe environment for patients and co-workers.
Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy.
Keeps the health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients.
Maintains and shows bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure.
Adheres to nursing code policy and wears a white lab coat.
Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from the off-going shift.
Presents a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled two days off, if requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator.
Notifies the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty.
Submits requests for vacation or special time-off in advance.
Arranges workday exchanges within the same pay period with a comparable nursing staff member for desired days off if the schedule has already been posted, and notifies the Charge Nurse and/or RN Supervisor in writing.
Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
Completes required orientation.
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations.
Is punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.
Conforms to dress code.
Reports to work site at the designated time.
Adheres to attendance policy and utilizes timekeeping practices and expectations.