Licensed Practical Nurse

Description JOB SUMMARY: Provides quality patient care according to established standards of nursing practice and Rimrock’s policies. Assures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

Essential functions

Completes daily nursing assessments on all new patients under supervision of RN, gives report to providers, formulates nursing care plans and charts in Electronic Health Record. Administers medications as ordered. Makes frequent rounds for purposes of observing, assessing and meeting patient needs and conditions in the Medical Unit. Charts the progress note on patients’ complaints, nursing observations and condition changes, including incident reports and behavior forms. Reports to the Director of Patient Care, any pertinent nursing or medical information regarding patient. Reports the condition and status of all patients to the on-coming nurse.

Counts controlled drugs at the beginning and end of shift. Participates in continuing education and in-service education programs for the improvement of patient care and own professional growth and development. Administers TB tests, CIWA scales and BAL’s to all applicable patients. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES: Accountability – Takes ownership for resolving problems, reaching goals, and serving patients, team, and organization. Accepts responsibility for own behavior. Assures that resources are allocated in accordance with the priorities of the strategic plan. Performs self-quality monitoring in order to develop and execute plans to meet established goals.

Time Management – Maximizes the use of time and resources and effectively prioritizes tasks. Completes paperwork, evaluations, and other required documentation accurately and timely. Teamwork – Works cooperatively and capably with a wide variety of people. Actively promotes teamwork and information sharing within and across departments. Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust and maintains professional boundaries in working with others. Flexibility – Adapts rapidly to changing work demands and priorities. Confidentiality – Complies with all HIPAA and 42 C.F.R. Part 2 regulations relating to privacy, security, and confidentiality.

Safeguards confidential information of patients, employees, and business operations Safety – Knows and understands emergency procedures and completes incident reports within 24 hours of event with detailed information. Communication – Consistently uses positive communication skills to promote effective interpersonal relationships. Provides timely and thorough follow-up with internal and external customers. Models professionalism by addressing others with appropriate actions, appearance, and communication. Models and promotes effective written and verbal communication. Customer Service – Supports the organization’s customer service initiative. Strives for service…

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