Licensed Practical Nurse

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Snow Hill, MD

3d•$30 - $35

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.

Requirements

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
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with 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.
May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays
On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice).

Responsibilities

Patient Care
Collaboration with Healthcare team
Health and Safety compliance
Clinical tasks
In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning
Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient
Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to other patient care providers
Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record
Assists in the formation of a written plan
Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes
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 health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients
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 two days 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
All approved schedule modifications will be at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor
Is cognizant and adheres to all security regulations of the institution
Adheres to assigned break and lunch periods
Remains at assigned post until properly relieved
Attends scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings
Maintains an active Hands-On CPR certification
All other duties as assigned