LPN

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the assessment of the patient's health status by collecting and recording data from documented information observation patient/significant other interview and other health professionals.
Participates in nursing diagnosis and patient needs based on assessment data. Includes physical psychosocial cultural educational and spiritual needs as applicable.
Participates in the identification of expected patient outcomes/goals.
Participates in the initiation of discharge planning on admission in collaboration with the patient/significant other and the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Participates in the review and revision of the discharge plan as needed.
Documents planned patient discharge instructions and services on the discharge instruction sheet. Completes patient referral form nursing information for patients receiving post discharge services.
Provides input into patient or caregiver learning needs. Documents an educational plan that demonstrates consideration of the patients age cognitive level culture and preferred method of learning i.e. printed matter videos and/or demonstration.
Documents patient response to interventions/nursing care.
Includes patient and/or significant other in planning for care.
Administers all therapeutic interventions in a safe and efficient manner.
Administers medication accurately observing patient response as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and the lack of negative outcomes.
Performs I.V. therapy procedures.
Assists Licensed Independent Practitioners with treatments procedures and special tests as required.
May delegate selected patient care activities to other licensed practical nursing staff and/or unlicensed personnel. Delegation is appropriate to the level of training and competence of staff and the patient's needs.
Responds promptly professionally and calmly to emergency situations.
Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
Demonstrates effective communications methods and skills utilizing appropriate reporting channels.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and acts as a preceptor when assigned. Completes orientation paperwork for new staff as outlined in hospital procedures.
Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities.
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with respect for differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed