LPN Acute Care - Complex Discharge Unit

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

2d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care within an assigned acute care nursing unit or department as a member of the health care team, in cooperation with and under the direction of a registered nurse. The role contributes to nursing assessments and diagnoses, participates in developing and evaluating care plans, and provides care according to established nursing and unit standards, including standards for patient assessment and transfer. The Complex Discharge Unit cares for medically stable patients with complex needs who are awaiting a safe discharge plan. Patients may need ongoing treatment, such as wound care or IV antibiotics, and may remain in the hospital when that care cannot safely be completed elsewhere. LPNs may work alongside acute care RNs, though not necessarily in direct acute patient care areas, and collaborate with CNAs, charge RNs, unit coordinators, physicians, patients, and families. Critical thinking, problem-solving, willingness to learn, clear communication, compassion, and teamwork are important to the role. The unit supports staff learning and continued education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current applicable state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
Clinical experience requirements depend on the specific position.

Responsibilities

Contribute to age-appropriate admission and daily biopsychosocial assessments, communicating findings as appropriate.
Collect, report, and accurately and promptly document objective and subjective patient data.
Observe patient conditions and changes, document observations according to written guidelines, and report significant deviations from normal to the RN, physician, and oncoming shift.
Validate patient classification indicators through required documentation.
Contribute to nursing diagnoses and identification of clinical problems.
Collaborate with the RN, patient, and family to establish and update individualized plans of care, identify priorities, and involve the patient and family in care planning.
Review and update the nursing plan of care by the end of the shift to reflect the patient's current status.
Implement planned nursing and medical interventions competently and according to written standards of practice.
Provide care to patients with stable or predictable conditions under minimal RN or physician supervision, and care for patients with critical or fluctuating conditions under direct RN or physician supervision.
Use interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude, and determine and communicate the patient’s and family’s desired level of participation in care.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions, contribute to care plan modifications, and establish care priorities in collaboration with the RN.
Communicate patient responses and progress to an RN during verbal report.