LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care by implementing specific elements of the nursing process within the legal scope of his/her practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. The
LPN will perform all duties as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, state regulations established by the Board of Nursing, the policies and objectives of NurSTAT, and the utilizing facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing
Competent in Pharmacology
Current, unencumbered license to practice as a licensed practical nurse within the State employed in.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed practical nurse related to the specific area of assignment
IV Therapy certification and experience, when appropriate
CPR certification
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations and guidelines pertaining to assigned clinical area
Ability to organize, interpret and implement established programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the agency and facility that are necessary for providing quality care
Ability to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition clearly
Demonstrates professional behavior, attitude and flexibility
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
Possess leadership and supervisory ability
Willingness to work with professional and non-professional staff
Skilled in interpersonal relationships
Read, write and communicate in English in an understandable manner
Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, pulling or moving objects and patients
Ability to relate to and work with the various personality styles, ill, disabled and elderly
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs therapeutic measures, provides direct patient care, administers medications and treatments prescribed by the patient’s physician and within the scope of practice
Adheres to charting policies and format of the utilizing facility
Assesses, evaluates and identifies patient needs
Plans and delivers nursing care utilizing the nursing process and accepts responsibility and accountability for the care administered to assigned patients
Assists in meeting the patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs
Upholds patients rights
Observes utilizing facilities’ policies regarding handling of IV’s; regulates and monitors IV’s if permitted by facility and state
Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibility when required and appropriate
Assumes responsibility for the performance of team members, professional and non- professional, when acting as team leader
Maintains a safe and therapeutic nursing service routine, and utilizes facility policies
Adheres to established policies and procedures relative to fire, safety, emergencies and delivery of patient care
Develops and implements patient care plans, discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other health team members
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development through attendance and participation in continuing education seminars, workshops, inservice programs, orientation and personnel evaluations
Communicates essential data relative to patient care, responses to care, continuity of care, etc., to members of the health care team utilizing established channels of communication
Maintains awareness of nursing policies and procedures
Prepares patient care plans, related reports and documentation for the clinical record inclusive of nursing interventions and outcomes; patient progress, condition, care provided and evaluation of care given; follows the utilizing facilities’ policies and format on charting
Accepts and fulfills the obligations of a schedule with NurSTAT which has been requested and confirmed Exercises good judgment when accepting or rejecting an assignment
Accepts CHARGE nurse responsibilities when delegated by the nurse in charge or supervisor after appropriate orientation
Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- PA LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person