Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

City: Albuquerque

State: NM

Job Type: Contract

Discipline: LPN/LVN

Speciality: LPN

Facility Setting: Short Term Acute Care (STAC)

Accepting Locals per Radius Rule? Yes

Contract Length: 19 weeks

Shifts: Days

Shift Details: 6:00 AM-6:30 PM

Weekly Schedule: 36 Hours

Certifications: BLS

Mandatory Experience:

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.
• Operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
• Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN.
• Care Planning: Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals; Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals; Implements the plan of care; Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize rehospitalizations; Participates in review and revision of plan of care.
• Provision of Direct Patient Care: Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician; Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary; At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education.
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training; Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts; Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff; Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes.
• Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary.
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed.
• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences.
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families.
• Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs.
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI)

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