Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $35.00
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
POPULATION SERVED
The position involves direct patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, the LVN / LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of the plan of care for the patient population.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a valid temporary or permanent CA State Practical / Vocational Nurse License. The individual must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, be dedicated to the provision of quality patient care, and use sound judgement in decision-making. BLS certification required at time of hire.
Ability to maintain assigned work hours : Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours.
The duties and responsibilities are listed below. It is the expectation of the institution that the employee be able to demonstrate competency in each area. It is the duty of the institution to provide orientation and performance evaluation in each area stated.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PATIENT
Participates in an on-going systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patient / family through interview, observation, and physical
Provides plans, coordinates or manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education to patients / residents.
Interprets assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short / long term goals, and dischargeDevelops nursing care plan utilizing nursing diagnosis
Assesses safety and fall risk levels for patientsAssures that medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision of nursingAssures that medication / I.V. administration is correct and according to the established nursing policies andLooks up unfamiliar medications
Processes medication ordersAdministers medications as orderedEvaluates effectiveness of PRN medicationsVerbalizes process for self-administered medicationsVerbalizes patient education on identified medicationsVerbalizes standing ordersAdministers V. hydration, if I.V. certifiedProvides for personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and proceduresDemonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situationsLocates and uses crash cart items
Calls Code Blue and Medical EmergencyInitiates CPRFollows P&P and POLSTAssures that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate andDocuments materials and equipment
Verbalizes method to notingDocuments discharge in chart.Initiates and updates care plan asProvides dischargeCompletes interagency transfer form. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs :Performs a complete head-to-toe assessment of each assigned patient per shift using proper documentation
Acts promptly on changes in patient condition, utilizing SBAR methodReviews lab and test results, notifying physician of abnormal and critical resultsPerforms wound care in accordance with policy, utilizing proper documentation tools.Performs basic ventilator management and trouble-shooting.II. RESPONSIBILITIES TO UNIT STAFF
Provides direction and leadership in patient care to assignedActs as a team leader and provides guidance to unlicensed
Makes assignments forPrioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time for patientCommunicates the plan of nursing care for each patient through reports, conferences, rounds, and patient careShift to shift report and shift huddle with aides
Delegates tasks to aides; monitors to make sure delegated tasks are completedDemonstrates responsibility for the teaching of nursing assistants in areas of new techniques, policies andPreceptor
Participates in the quality improvement activities ofAttends appropriate
Communicates identified learning needs of self and others to theAssists the DON in the orientation of newAdheres to established policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.Actively participates on nursingPerforms other duties as assigned orIII. RESPONSIBILITIES TO SELF
Evaluates own performance and seeks opportunities for growth and expansion of skillsTakes initiative in upgrading and maintaining skills necessary to provide quality care to provide quality care to patients and leadership to assignedAcquires continuing education sufficient to maintain licensure and certificationMaintains current nursing licensure
Provides Human Resources and DON with a copy of current nursingMaintains required competenciesCompletes assigned program tracks assigned by DON / DSD.Completes appropriate level of Clinical Advancement within established timeframesMembership in appropriate professionalAssumes responsibility for maintaining / enhancing physical health and alleviating stressAttendance
Demonstrates competency in a variety of nursing skills as demonstrated and evaluated on at lease an annual basis.Attends annual skills fair
Displays a customer service attitude toward patients, visitors, and other staff members at all times.Demonstrates basic telephone skills (how to answer, place on hold, and transfer a )
Utilizes intercomDemonstrates how to page physicians or others onAbides by all safety, infection control, and other guidelines asFollows guidelines for caring for patients in isolation
Utilizes hand-washing techniquesCleans equipment between patientsReports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious disease to the Employee Health Nurse.Demonstrated knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautionsPromotes an ethic of continuous quality improvement in all matters associated with the position, and documents specific quality improvementPerforms all other tasks and duties as may beProvides a level of competency to treat patients 18 andAdults :
Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify during assessment
Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain themGeriatric :Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly.
Involves family as much as possibleIV. DRESSES AND PRESENTS SELF IN A PROFESSIONA MANNER AT ALL TIMES. ADHERENCE TO THE CORPORATE APPEARANCE POLICY IS REQUIRED.
WEARS HOSPITAL ISSUED NAMETAG AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON DUTYVI. CONDUCTS SELF ETHICALLY AT ALL TIMES.
UPHOLDS ALL SERVICE STANDARDSSafety- We do no harm and create an error-free environment.
Follow environment of care plan
Follow established clinical practicesRoutine assessment of the environment for high risks with immediate correction (look for dangerous things and fix them; identify high risk issues and fix them)Pay attention to detailCommunication- We engage our customers in exchanging clear, timely and accurateListen carefully
Ensure understanding of treatment and servicesTimely follow-up on commitmentsConstantly learn about the customers and identify their needsCourtesy- We treat everyone with respect, social sensitivity andWe acknowledge our customers with a smile and treat them as welcomed guests
Listen to our customersLook at each interaction as an opportunity to promote courtesy with our customersWe treat each other as we treat our guestsWe strive to exceed our customers' expectationsPresentation- We provide a positive customer experience through the appearance of our environment andMaintain a clean and organized environment, including workspaces
Control hospital odorsAll employees are compliant with the dress codeAll employees communicate in a professional and courteous manner, including body languageProtect the privacy of patientsMaintain a quiet atmosphereEfficiency- We use resources appropriately to benefit the customer and theAvailability, assessment and application of resources
Do it right the first timePay attention to detailsSave steps through planningTimely responses