LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse Schedule: Night Shift. 12 hours weekly. 7:00p-7:00a. About the Position A "Licensed Practical Nurse" is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who functions at the direction of the Registered Nurse, Physician, Osteopathic Physician, and Podiatrist in performance of activities requiring special knowledge or skill. Overview of Responsibilities Demonstrates the ability to work independently within scope of practice. In collaboration with and at the direction of the RN, works well with the multidisciplinary team. Uses appropriate resources – Primary RN, Charge Nurse, Unit Director, Directors, House Supervisor, Pharmacy, etc. Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime. Compliant with attendance policy. Offers assistance to the team to maintain unit productivity – asks, "What may I do to help you leave on time?" Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime. Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes. Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively report changes. Documentation is accurate, precise, and thorough and meets department and regulatory standards, including date, time, signature, and RBV (read back and verified) for orders. Documentation is up-to-date and concurrently charted in "real time." Documentation is consistently legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated. Documentation contains only hospital-approved abbreviations. Documentation portrays the patient's condition (tells the story in sequential order). Documents changes in patient condition and responses to interventions. Documents communications with physicians and/or other members of the healthcare team. Uses quantifiable tools to document pain (Lichert & Wong Scales) and follow-up intervention responses. Documents safety risks. Documents observational and purposeful rounding. Demonstrates competence in utilization of all EMR and resource systems. Completes medication reconciliation. Accountable for maintaining privacy of medical records and patient information. Anticipates the needs of customers and responds to questions, concerns, and needs in a timely manner. Performs rounding, bedside report, and hand-off. As directed by the RN, involves customers in the daily plan of care and utilizes communication boards in patient rooms. Promotes a healing and supportive environment, which may include: therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aromatherapy, quiet environment, eliminating offensive odors, soothing room environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.). Communicates in a constructive and professional manner in all interactions. Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC). Accommodates the cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs of customers. Approaches customers when they appear dissatisfied or in need of other assistance and immediately facilitates service recovery efforts. Explains things in a way the patient understands. Responds to call lights within nursing's goal time frame. Supports methods to keep noise at a minimum. Seeks methods to control patient's pain. Describes new medications to the patient. Describes medication side effects. Performs the following under the direction of the RN: Appropriately recognizes and reports abnormal assessment data. Collaborates with RN to create an appropriate plan of care. Effectively carries out the plan of care. Recognizes success of or modifies the plan of care. Anticipates and meets the holistic needs of customers. Applies skillful reasoning to the Nursing Process. At the direction of the RN, initiates nursing protocols and standing orders as condition dictates. Appropriately communicates patient condition to the RN. Shift report is thorough, timely, and gives an accurate health picture. Accurately and appropriately reports patient changes. Competent in required clinical skills as evidenced through: Identifies and utilizes appropriate Fall precautions and other safety measures. Utilizes Independent Double Check with high-alert medications. Ensures safety by utilizing the five rights of medication administration. Does not override safety mechanisms with medication administration. In collaboration with the RN, educates customers using the "teach-back" method. Volunteers and actively participates in committees as assigned. Maintains annual competencies, licensure, and/or certifications and continuing education. Serves as a resource and mentor to the team. Provides best-practice by following hospital standards of care, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations, using good judgment and tact. Takes all assignments/alterations in schedule and makes the best of their workday. Participates in staff meetings and unit updates. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. Education & Experience Minimum education required: Graduation from accredited practical nurse program (PN). Minimum experience preferred: 1 year experience working as an LPN in healthcare setting. Licensure & Certification Minimum certification required: Licensure in state of Indiana as a Practical Nurse; BLS certification