Description

SUMMARY:
The LVN/LPN, with appropriate competency completions, is responsible for direct care of patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing rehabilitation diagnosis. Demonstrates knowledge to carry out the patient’s plan of care. Satisfies the established standards of the nursing practice. Observes patient behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports changes to the Registered Nurse. Promotes teamwork with physicians and throughout all departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May include, but is not limited to the following:
Job Specific:

• Administers personal and therapeutic measures to patients as directed by physicians and/or nurses.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the physician. May start and administer intravenous fluids and medications after successful completion of approved IV course and skills verification except for intravenous push medications.
• Collects information and data that can assist the Registered Nurse in formulating a patient care plan.
• Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning.
• Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Attends and participates in meetings related to clinical activities.
• Demonstrates ability to work cohesively and professionally in an interdisciplinary model with therapy, case management, physician's, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, quality, food service/dietary, leadership, etc.
• Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the physician.
• Demonstrates respect, courtesy, understanding and tolerance while accomplishing shared goals.
• Meets learning needs of patients and significant others by providing accurate information regarding care during hospitalization including expected outcomes, home care instructions and referrals to appropriate health agencies and resources.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining learning environment by working effectively with health team members, assisting with care and documentation and participating in patient care team conferences.
• Documents medication, administration, functional care, intake and output, vital signs and other patient related measures.

Job Function:

• Provides nursing care for assigned patients by maintaining a current care plan and adjusting it to the patient's changing needs in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.
• Follows care plan and assisting with patient care
• Documents medication, administration, functional care, intake and output, vital signs and other patient related measures.

Education

• Graduate from a school of vocational/practical nursing.

License/Certification

• Currently licensed as an LVN/LPN in the state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Experience

• One (1) year experience in an inpatient healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred. Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions such as order entry, data input. Skilled in the usage of and able to learn other models of the Electronic Health Record/Electronic Medical Record (EHR/EMR) etc. Ability to project a professional image.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Certified Nursing Assistants
• Unit Secretary

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Participates in or conducts company-wide sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of patient’s protected health information.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, state and federal regulations and Accreditation Standards.

Company Specific:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.
• Adheres to all smoking or tobacco regulations established by corporate building owners, state or federal laws.
• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable and supplies employer with copies of same per policy.
• Consistently demonstrates superior customer service to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
• Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
• HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
• Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Code of Conduct, policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

Core Values:
Professionalism To always maintain the highest standard and regard for others. Keep skills, competencies and required licensures/certifications current; displays mastery over attitude and behavior and pride in appearance. Consistently performs duties to the best of abilities.

Exceptional Care - Go above and beyond expectations by providing exceptional care to WOW our customerspatients, family, physicians, and each other.

Respect Treating others as they would like to be treated; valuing others. Acknowledges the worth of others through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, patience, and common courtesy.

Fun - Having fun and celebrating small successes in our journey to achieve big. Always demonstrates a positive attitude toward work and devotion to our passion and task at hand.

Teamwork To function as a unit, with common goals, recognizing we can achieve far more as a team than as individuals. Cooperates with co-workers while performing duties leading to everyone being able to achieve success and giving recognition where it is due.

Integrity To always be honest and trustworthy in all our relationships. Demonstrates adherence to a strict moral or ethical code in performance of duties by always seeking to do the right thing.

Accountability - Responsibility of our actions that influence the lives of our customers and fellow workers. Takes ownership of all aspects of duties shown through reliable, timely performance and responsibility.

Responsibility Maintains accountability by doing what is expected or beyond; assuring the appropriate tasks and project items are completed. Takes ownership of all aspects of duties shown through reliable, timely performance and accountability.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to the extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Reading and comprehension at level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Understands the principles of growth and development for the entire lifespan and ability to provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

Qualifications