LPN

Description : POSITION SUMMARY :

The LPN is responsible to the Director of Nursing (DON), and Home of Hope, Inc. clients for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction / delegation or oversight of the Registered Nurse.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / STANDARDS :

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned client / family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive client care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
• Assist in data collection on the Admission Data Record.
• Contribute to the development of the client / significant Individualized Habilitation Plans (IHP) based on the identified client problems / needs.
• Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care administered relative to the client / significant other identified problem / needs.
• Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
• Perform selected tasks related to client care and the client's environment in a safe manner.
• May be required to administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among client / significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with client / significant other as reflected in the IHP.
• Review change of shift reports consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned clients.
• Effectively communicates clients changing needs and IHP among staff members.
• Report client needs / problems and observations regarding clients condition to the DON, registered nurse (RN) and physician.
• Communicate as needed with client / significant other information regarding IHP and therapeutic plans.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the client's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Provide client / significant other health teaching as delegated by and observed by the DON and / or RN.
• Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion
• Document health teaching including client / significant other response to and their understanding of health teaching.
• Participate in staff development programs as evidenced by Team Member education record.
• Attend scheduled division / unit staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.

CLIENT SATISFACTION :

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PROBLEM SOLVING :

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT :

ADHERENCE TO DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES :

CORE VALUES :

Every employee at Home of Hope represents the organizations values internally and to the public. As such, all employees actions and decisions are expected to be consistent with the organizations core values at all times. Home of Hopes Core Values are :

Requirements : EDUCATION :

1 Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. 2 Valid registration as an LPN in the State of Oklahoma 3 Current AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS)

EXPERIENCE :

1 One year experience in geriatric nursing and / or area of specialty preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.

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