LPN/Per Diem LPN

PURPOSE OF POSITION Under the supervision and direction of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or Licensed Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing patient care tasks and contributing to the utilization of the nursing process in a professional and considerate manner. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to vulnerable populations while remaining patient and calm. The LPN shall demonstrate a sense of ownership of work processes, take and accept responsibility for own actions, including but not limited to continually improving performance.

TASKS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: List major duties (when possible, include approximate percentage of time expected to be spent on each.) Also, specify the level and/or manner in which services are to be provided. If applicable, include number and title(s) of employees supervised and scope of supervision provided. If applicable, tasks/performance expectations should be grouped under the general categories of: CLINICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, and/or SUPPORT. Does this position require bilingual or multilingual skills? [ ] Yes [X] No. If yes, specify language(s):

Responsibilities

• Accept patient care assignments readily.
• Introduce self appropriately (stating name & title) and communicate effectively with patients, patient significant other, and health team members.
• Assist the Registered Professional Nurse to collect data for completing the admission process.
• Assist the Registered Professional Nurse with data collection for use in the development and/or revision in the plan of care of patients throughout admission.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
• Administer prescribed medication and perform glucose tests as per order. Observe patient under treatment to identify progress, side effects of medications.
• Should be able to lift 50 pounds and use appropriate techniques when moving patient.
• Communicate to the Registered Professional Nurse, changes in patient condition and/or patient's responses to interventions identified through observation, examination and/or patient complaint/report.
• Perform all necessary care (within scope of practice) required of the patient population by age, stage of development and diagnosis.
• Provide care being ever considerate of patient’s rights including but not limited to the right to confidentiality, privacy, and cultural and religious practices, values, customs and age.
• Assess, reinforce, and document patient/patient significant other teaching.
• Document clear, concise, legible and accurate nursing notes and other pertinent data which reflects implementation of patient care needs and responses.
• Maintain infection control practices according to policy and procedure i.e. Universal precautions, isolation precautions, etc.
• Assist with patient transfer and/or discharge.
• Maintain an understanding of the unit's quality assessment, improvement and risk management activities.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement, risk management and organizational performance improvement activities as assigned, i.e. data collection, implementation of corrective action plans, participate in fire and disaster drills, etc.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients.
• Attends and participates at unit-based staff & quality assessment, improvement and risk management meetings.
• Completes all mandatory in-service requirements within Department's specified time frame.

(CONTINUED ON REVERSE)

• Attends required in-service education programs and demonstrates learning through clinical performance, and educational programs.
• Communicates ongoing learning needs to the Charge Nurse, and/or Educator including Nursing Administration.

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of LPN license program.
• Current valid NYS LPN license/registration
• Current BLS certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a psychiatric setting desirable.
• Pyxis experience preferred