Licensed Practical Nurse

POSITION PURPOSE:
Utilizes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in providing comprehensive and competent patient care. Provides effective interaction with patients, family members and staff, and coordinates interdepartmental patient care activities while maintaining nursing standards within the scope of the LPN license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited practical nursing program
• Current LPN license in State of Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system
• All Patient Care Equipment
  • IV pumps, lifts, beds, monitors, computers, glucometers, oximeters, pneumatics, CPM, etc.

SECURITY/ACCESS:

• Will have access to the facility 24 hours a day.
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to LPN scope of practice.

• Assists in performing admission assessment (including home med reconciliation process) for med-surgical, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, ER and outpatients.
• Performs patient/family teaching for assessed knowledge deficits within LPN scope.
• Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.

2. Performs and maintains documentation.

• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at discharge.
• Completes shift end check with another nurse prior to leaving duty.

3. Communicates effectively.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfactions needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to RN supervisor or medical provider (as appropriate).

4. Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.

• Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to physician orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
• Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on unit.
• Informs and involves manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.

5. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.

6. Participates in FCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility and department operations.

7. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of FCH operations and requirements of the FCH Compliance Program. Including but not limited to:

• The Compliance Policy.
• Completes all on-line training annually and as assigned.
• All department and organization-wide policies.
• Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance.

8. Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

• Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
• Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
• Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Standards of Service Excellence

1. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Standards of Professional Courtesy and Respect which include:

• Communication & Interaction
• Customer Service & Respect
• Teamwork
• Telephone Communication
• Safety, Pride &Ownership
• Professional Appearance

2. Abides by Fillmore County Hospitals Core Values 1-12 which include:

• Authenticity
• Integrity
• Awareness
• Courage
• Perseverance
• Faith
• Purpose
• Vision
• Focus
• Enthusiasm
• Service
• Leadership

ESSENTIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.