Acute Care, Business Processes, Clinical Outcomes, Consulting, Discharge Plans, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Set Goals, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management
City: Florence
State: AL
Job Type: Contarct
Discipline: LPN/LVN
Speciality: LPN
Facility Setting: Acute Care
Accepting Locals per Radius Rule? Yes
Contract Length: 9 weeks
Shifts: Nights
Shift Details: 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
Weekly Schedule: 36 Hours
Certifications: Mandatory Experience:
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.
- Operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
- LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
- Patient Evaluation:
- Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data;
- Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN;
- Care Planning:
- Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals;
- Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals;
- Implements the plan of care;
- Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re[1]hospitalizations;
- Participates in review and revision of plan of care;
- Provision of Direct Patient Care:
- Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;
- Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician;
- Documents accurately and thoroughly;
- Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary;
- At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning:
- Communicates team’s recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family;
- Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education;
- Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:
- Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training;
- Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts;
- Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff;
- Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures;
- Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes;
- Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;
- Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;
- Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;
- Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
- Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
- Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;
- Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
- Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI)
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