Acute Care LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered acute nursing care to individuals with a variety of medical issues or who are preparing for or recovering from surgery. The LPN as a collaborative team member in partnership with and under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes prioritizes and cares for groups of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Establish effective relationships with the patient/family to facilitate the development a patient centered care plan unique to the individuals care needs.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain and restore health and prevent complications.
• Provide patient and family education about measures of health promotion maintenance and restoration to promote comfort.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients as assigned which includes collect assessment data administration of medications and performs activities of daily living including among others bathing mouth care feeding patients range of motion walking patients and transporting patients in accordance with Nursing Department/Hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs sterile and non sterile treatments in accordance with Hospital policy including but not limited to: tube feedings ostomy care Foley catheter insertion/care hang/monitor/regulate IV's TPN and site care maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction chest physiotherapy dressing changes and wound care splinting (emergency department only) oxygen administration suctioning and blood/glucose monitoring.
• Reports changes in patient status to the RN and members of the health care team as they occur and communicate information in verbal and written reports that describe care delivered to the patient
• Collaborates with the RN on an on-going basis regarding effective nursing interventions and patient care.
• Provides direction and supervision of the patient care associates demonstrates professional judgement problem solving techniques time-management principles and delegates appropriately.
• Serve as an advocate for the patient and family.
• Participates in the orientation of staff members/students as designated by the Nurse Manager and participates in continuing education.
• Contributes to the implementation of the unit objectives and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment.
• Foster a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession.
• Participate in self and peer review.
• Promote professional engagement.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. required

Experience

• Must be quantifiable (i.e. minimum of one (1) year experience within a Rehabilitation or acute setting).
• New graduates considered based on student clinical experiences

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledge of examinations diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and their effect on patients.
• Ability to calculate dosages as needed.
• Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medication as directed.
• Ability to take vital signs and maintain records Computer skills and aptitude and prefer previous experience with EHR systems.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient medical staff and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

This position has a hiring range of USD $23.33 - USD $37.82 /Hr.