Licensed Practical Nurse

Allied Health Professional Main DutiesMakes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.Based on the patient's goals provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.Demonstrates initiative in assisting the PACT team and other multi-disciplinary teams.Serves as an advocate in the protection of patient and family rights.Completes mandatory reviews, including motivational interviewing, to promote patient self-management toward individualized life plan of care.Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, using evidence-based principles.Recognizes and appropriately responds to equipment breakage, malfunction, or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies.Appropriately utilizes the computer and various computer packages to enter and retrieve electronic data, i.e., CPRS, VISTA, mailman, leave requests, and patient information (progress notes, patient education, etc.).Identifies and participates in process improvement initiatives.Participates in unit level quality improvement activities.Maintains Joint Commission standards related to patient care, (i.e., end of life care, ethics, restraints, patients' rights, informed consent, education, privacy, standards of care, etc.).Completes annual nursing mandatory reviews as well as competencies and continuous learning requirements.Utilizes correct body mechanics and assistive devices and equipment appropriately when providing patient care (i.e., lifting, moving, position, or transferring), to avoid patient or employee injuries.Initiates patient calls and patient care follow-up in accordance with facility policy.Monitors and restocks exam room medical/clerical supplies.Performs other tasks as requested by providers or supervising nursing personnel within the scope of training and abilities.