Licensed Practical Nurse - Float North

Licensed Practical Nurse - Float North Schedule: Night Shift. 36 hours weekly.

About the Position

A “Licensed Practical Nurse” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who functions at the direction of the Registered Nurse, Physician, Osteopathic Physician, and Podiatrist in performance of activities requiring special knowledge or skill. Overview of Responsibilities ​Demonstrates the ability to work independently within scope of practice. In collaboration with and at the direction of the RN, works well with the multidisciplinary team. Uses appropriate resources – Primary RN, Charge Nurse, Unit Director, Directors, House Supervisor, Pharmacy, etc. Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime. Compliant with attendance policy.

Offers assistance to the team to maintain unit productivity – asks, “What may I do to help you leave on time?” Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime. Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes. Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively report changes. Documentation is accurate, precise, and thorough and meets department and regulatory standards, including date, time, signature, and RBV (read back and verified) for orders. Documentation is up-to-date and concurrently charted in “real time.” Documentation is consistently legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated.

Documentation contains only hospital-approved abbreviations. Documentation portrays the patient’s condition (tells the story in sequential order). Documents changes in patient condition and responses to interventions. Documents communications with physicians and/or other members of the healthcare team. Uses quantifiable tools to document pain (Lichert & Wong Scales) and follow-up intervention responses. Documents safety risks. Documents observational and purposeful rounding. Demonstrates competence in utilization of all EMR and resource systems. Completes medication reconciliation. Accountable for maintaining privacy of medical records and patient information.

Anticipates the needs of customers and responds to questions, concerns, and needs in a timely manner. Performs rounding, bedside report, and hand-off. As directed by the RN, involves customers in the daily plan of care and utilizes communication boards in patient rooms. Promotes a healing and supportive environment, which may include: therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aromatherapy, quiet environment, eliminating offensive odors, soothing room environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.). Communicates in a constructive and professional manner in all interactions. Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC). Accommodates the cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs of customers.

Approaches customers when they appear dissatisfied or in need of other assistance and immediately facilitates service recovery efforts. Explains things in a way the patient understands. Responds to…

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