LPN Staff- 4F MedSurg, PRN, Nights
About The Position
Under supervision of the registered nurse, utilizes knowledge, judgment and nursing skills necessary to assess data and assist in planning, providing and evaluating care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of the assigned patient with a primary focus on a safe and therapeutic environment. This role involves assisting with the plan of care, assessing and documenting patient conditions, participating in medication reconciliation, providing patient education, and administering medications safely. The LPN will also accept total patient care responsibilities with minimal supervision, notify supervisors of adverse changes in patient condition, and practice within the scope of nursing practice. Adherence to policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment, participation in Quality Improvement projects, and obtaining additional education are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for patients.
- Understands technical information applicable to job function and caring for patients.
- Responds quickly in an emergency with appropriate action.
- Communicates with people.
- Changes from one duty to another frequently.
- Follows and/or gives precise instructions.
- Records and interprets information accurately.
- Graduate of nursing accredited school of practical nursing with current Alabama licensure.
- CPR certification.
- CPI certification.
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric/mental health experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the plan of care for assigned patients (Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
- Under supervision, assess and document condition, observation, interventions and response on assigned patients on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to normal system review, behavioral and age specific factors (Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
- Participate in medication reconciliation through admission and discharge process.
- Assist in providing patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological development age and age related factor after barriers to learning have been identified.
- Demonstrate safe medication administration, maintaining medication and patient verification process per hospital policy (Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
- Accept and perform total patient care responsibilities on assigned with minimal supervision (Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
- Notify Clinical supervisor and/or MD of any indication of adverse change in assigned patient’s condition and initiate appropriate action.
- Understand scope of nursing practice and accept responsibility of practicing within that scope.
- Adhere to policies and procedures and demonstrate practices that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, co-workers, and self.
- Participate and be supportive of Quality Improvement issues and projects.
- Take the initiative to obtain additional education related to scope of practice.
- CPR certification.
- CPI certification.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
