Licensed Practical Nurse (2587)

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in compliance with established nursing procedures and policies, provides nursing care to patients within a specified unit. Prepares for and assists with procedures as required.
What you will do

• Provides nursing care according to medical regimen and the nursing intervention appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to standards, policies and procedures. * Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports. * Determines which standards of care and practice apply to the patient. * Administers to the overall physical and emotional needs of patient. * Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit. * Manages the movement of patients to achieve an even flow and maximize the use of staff and provider time.
• Assists physicians, registered nurse and other members of health team with interventions, procedures and examinations.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions: * As ordered by the physician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse. * Consistent with primary and population-specific standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for care determined by the RN. * Consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices. Consistent with the nature of the unit: * Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording patient information in an accurate and timely manner. * Performs venipunctures. * Administration of medications. * Prepares patient for examination/procedures. * Assembles/set up equipment and machines. * Provides assistance during examination/procedures. * Pain control interventions/pain management measures. * Monitors patient responses during treatment/procedure. * Collects and labels appropriately all specimens per policy. * Initiates appropriate action in response to emergency care. * Coordinates patient referrals. * Performs patient education.
• Coordinates discharge planning & instructions.
• Performs clinical rounds; identifies and documents patient needs and/or changes in condition and communicates findings to the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit, including: * Care of patient undergoing procedures * Care of patient with altered mental status
• Prepares equipment/supplies and assists physician during treatments, procedures and examinations. Performs specialized duties applicable to GI, ENT/Oral, Surgical Services, etc. including telemetry monitoring.
• Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS as required.
• Provides teaching to patient/family in the care of disease/condition. Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.
• Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff regarding all aspects of patient needs (i.e., patient admission/discharge of/