Description

*Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN using the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of an RN or physician.

Primary Duties:

• Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
• Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
• Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
• Performs/Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
• Reports abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
• Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
• Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
• Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
• Provides basic emergency care.
• Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments
• Serves as liaison with physician/facility, patient and families regarding patient care.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstrated competency.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains universal precautions.

Physician Nurse

• Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
• Observes, reports and records the patient’s condition.
• Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments.
• Collaborates with the RN/MD in developing, implementing and evaluation of the outcomes of the teaching plan.
• Explains procedures and answers questions regarding patient care and scheduled procedures.
• Assists with patient charges as necessary.

Qualifications/Specifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program required.
• Licensure/ Certification: Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required. Current BLS within 30 days of employment. ACLS required prior to participating in walk stress testing.
• Experience: None required. Minimum of 6 months’ continuous LPN experience preferred.

Qualifications