(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time AdultCare

Responsible for patient assessment, patient care

planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned

group of patients for a defined work period. Provides direction and

supervision to LVN / LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and

other clinical / clerical associates. By assignment, may function as

a charge nurse for the unit. Involves provision of patient

care / service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric

and pediatric patients. Patient Care Planning Develops a

comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant

needs and problems identified through nursing assessment. Prepares

nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the

initial team conference. Reviews and updates nursing care plan and

collaborates with team members as changes occur. Patient Care

Provision Implements patient care as planned in nursing care plan

and interdisciplinary care plan. Provides safe and therapeutic care

and seeks resources when appropriate. Safely performs and

accurately documents procedures, consistent with established

nursing policy and procedure. Patient Care Evaluation Evaluates

progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a

weekly basis. Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients

on a daily basis. Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned

patients on a daily basis. Evaluates education needs of patient and

significant others and documents their response to teaching. Acts

as role model for health care students and other team members.

Patient Care Communication Reports and documents accurately and

concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition. Applies

basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective

communication among care team members, patients, and significant

others. Encourages direct discussion between staff members when

differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as

needed. Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care

practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests

alternatives. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Six

months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an

active GN permit Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN

License in state of employment or compact Graduate Nurse Permit

Associates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the

75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will

be transferred to another position within CHRISTUS Health Full

Time