LPN Position
Responsible for assisting with professional nursing care for SIH patients. Education : Graduate of LPN Program
Licenses and Certification : Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse license, CPR Certification
Experience and Skills : Technical Experience : N / A
Role Specific Responsibilities :
- Conduct a focused nursing assessment and contribute to the ongoing comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient performed by the registered professional nurse
- Collaborate in the development and modification of the registered professional nurse's or advanced practice registered nurse's comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of patients
- Implement aspects of the plan of care
- Participate in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients
- Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel
- Participate in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions
- Communicate and collaborate with other health professionals
- Provide input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety
- Evaluates patient progress and reports changes to RN, supervisor and / or physician
- Complete, accurate, and timely documentation in patient medical record
- Timely completion of required education, competencies, and licensure
Applicable to Perioperative service line LPN's in OR / Procedure Room :
Assists the physician with proceduresAssists with cleaning, decontaminating, sterilization and storage of equipment and instrumentsAssists in transportation and positioning of patientsAssists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedurePrepares patient and room for the planned surgical proceduresOpens sterile supplies and sets up for proceduresCompletes skin preparation and drapingAssist Surgeon with gowning and glovingAssist surgeon by passing instruments and sutureAssists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and spongesApplies dressings and bandages as neededAssists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimensDecontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriatelyAids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next casesMonitors and restocks suppliesCompensation (Commensurate with experience) : $21.42 - $33.20
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