LPN, WEEKEND - ADOLESCENT INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Independence Health System • Latrobe, PA

89d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a member of the health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgment. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care for an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of the RN and according to the plan of care derived from physician's orders and Registered Nurse assessment. Nursing Care includes physical care, emotional support, and patient and family education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous LPN experience.
• Pursuing a BSN degree or desire to pursue BSN with completion in 4 (four) years from start date.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Pennsylvania Practical Nurse Law, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.
• Assists the RN in collecting patient health care data on admission by completing a focused assessment in an ongoing systematic manner.
• Works directly with the RN to implement an individualized, age-specific plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Assists the RN in reassessment of the patient's condition and takes appropriate action as indicated or by unit specific policy.
• Involves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate.
• Completes patient care related activities within scheduled time periods.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation, utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Observes, records and reports to the appropriate professional the symptoms, reaction and changes.
• Performs nursing functions as defined in Pennsylvania regulations, such as initiating and maintaining IV therapy.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the medical care plan.
• Provides education for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers.
• Communicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift reports and internal and external transfers.
• Participates in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
• Adheres to the infection control process, including standard precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities