Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing

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Job description

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE: To participate in the planning and delivery of patient care services under either minimal or direct supervision of an RN and directs patient care activities in the absence of an RN. The LPN may function as a Shift Charge Nurse, directing the delivery of patient care on the Skilled, Intermediate and Residential Care Units for an assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Functions within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon.

Maintains the confidential nature of the work environment.

Participates in the planning and organization of patient care.

Coordinates with other departments and care providers, the delivery of patient care services.

Performs detailed assignments, works under pressure and relates positively to patients, staff and visitors.

Is familiar with the current condition of each patient. Routinely monitors resident care to observe patient condition and monitor delivery of care.

Participates in the establishment of the care plan. Initiates emergency measures as necessary.

Reports changes in patient condition to Physician, family and as appropriate, to other care givers.

Maintains complete and accurate patient records, providing timely, accurate, current documentation.

Maintains a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients. Maintains and updates own clinical skills and learns new skills as necessary to perform unfamiliar assignments.

When functioning as Shift Charge Nurse, adjusts daily Nursing Department staffing in both the current shift as well as up-coming shifts by calling in or dropping personnel as needed.

Assures timely acquisition of patient observations made by other staff members.

Assures adherence to new and established policies and procedures by instruction, supervision and example.

Collaborates with the DNS in formal performance evaluations.

Able and willing to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions, temporarily, if necessary.

When functioning as Shift Charge Nurse, initiates employee counseling and/or disciplinary action as indicated by infraction. The Charge Nurse may:

A) Administer first formal warning for policy infractions.
B) Administer suspension from work of current shift.

Administers IV Therapy according to established policies and procedures, if certified in IV Therapy.

Maintains harmonious shift/intershift and departmental/interdepartmental working relationships.

Represents the interests and concerns of co-workers to Shift Charge Nurse or DNS.

Provides leadership and positive direction in accordance with, and in support of, established philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures.

Daily:

A) Does dressing changes, treatment's, ostomy care, catheter care, catheter changes assigned.

B) Gives all G-tube medications during hours assigned.

C) Completes all accuchecks and insulin injections during work hours.

D) Records all vital signs taken during the night.

E) Completes other tasks assigned by the charge nurse or RNCM.

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:

Participates in committees as assigned. Provides input to Shift Charge Nurse or DNS regarding program proposals and policy/procedure review.

Assures that supply levels and equipment condition maintained so as to be readily available.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:

Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Current valid Oregon Licenser as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Current CPR card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to ambulate, stoop, bend, squat and move a maximum of 60 pounds during routine care for residents for an 8 hour shift.

Visual and Auditory activity within normal limits with or without prosthetics.

Frequent walking and transport of residents. Push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment.

Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies and to maintain a calm and harmonious work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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