Licensed Practical Nurse

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Length of assignment: 15 weeks

Shift:05:45 PM to 06:15 AM

Minimumguarantee: 40 hrs

Location: Watervile ,ME

Summary:Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomesandpatient/familysatisfaction.He/sheoperateswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby the State Nurse Practice Act.The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided byunlicensed staff.

Responsibilities:

1. PatientEvaluation:

1. Collects,reportsanddocumentsobjectiveandsubjectivedata;

1. ObservesconditionsandreportschangesinconditiontoRN;

1. CarePlanning:

1. Contributestoestablishingindividualizedpatientgoals;

1. Assistsindevelopinginterventionstoachievegoals;

1. Implementstheplanofcare;

1. Evaluateseffectivenessofinterventionstoachievepatientgoalsandminimizere-hospitalizations;

1. Participatesinreviewandrevisionofplanofcare;

1. ProvisionofDirectPatientCare:

1. Administersmedicationsandperformstreatmentsperphysicianorders;

1. CommunicatespertinentdatatoRNand/orphysician;

1. Documentsaccuratelyandthoroughly;

1. ConsultsandseeksguidancefromtheRNasnecessary;

1. AtthedirectionoftheRN,participatesinUtilizationManagementorInterdisciplinary Care Management Meeting tofacilitateappropriate dischargeplanning:

1. Communicatesteam'srecommendationsfordischargetotheattendingphysician,patientandfamily;

1. Preparespatient/familyfordischargeincludingpatientandfamilyeducation;

1. Monitorspatientcareprovidedbyunlicensedstaff:

1. AssignsdutiesasspecifiedbyStateNursePracticeAct,clientpolicy,andstafftraining;

1. Communicatespatientinformationwithunlicensedstaffduringandbetweenshifts;

1. Monitors,evaluatesandfollows-uponassignedresponsibilitiesofunlicensedstaff;

1. Ensuresthatassignedtasksareperformedinaccordancewithpoliciesandprocedures;

1. UsesPointClickCare(PCC)accordingtotheBusinessProcesses;

1. Performsdrugcountwhenbeginningandendingshiftandwhenevernecessary;

1. Assistsphysicianinroundsandexaminationofpatients,asneeded;

1. Participatesinshift-to-shiftcommunicationbetweenincomingandoutgoingnursingstaff;

1. Collaboratesandcoordinateswithotherdepartmentstoprovidetimelyeffectivecare consistent with individual's needs,choicesandpreferences;

1. Contributestoanenvironmentthatisrespectful,team-oriented,andresponsivetothe concerns of staff,patientsandfamilies;

1. Enhancesnursingpracticebyattendingallmandatedin-serviceprograms;

1. Assistswiththeorientationofnewlyhirednursingstaff;

1. Promotesacultureofsafetytoensureahealthypracticeandlivingenvironment;

1. MaintainsconfidentialityandprotectssensitiveProtectedHealthInformation(PHI)atalltimes;

1. Staysandworksbeyondscheduledshiftifneededtomeetstatestaffingrequirementsand/or needs ofpatients;

1. Performsotherdutiesasrequested.

Compliance:

1. Complieswithapplicablelegalrequirements,standards,policiesandproceduresincludingbut not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.

1. Participatesinrequiredorientationandtrainingprograms.

1. Promptlyreportsconcernsandsuspectedincidencesofnon-compliancetosupervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.

1. Cooperateswithmonitoringandauditfunctionsandinvestigations.

1. Participates,asrequested,inqualityassuranceandprocessimprovementactivities.

SpecificEducational/VocationalRequirements:

1. Graduateofanapprovedschoolforpracticalorvocationalnursingisrequired.

1. MustbecurrentlylicensedbytheStateBoardofNursing.

1. Experienceispreferredinrehabilitativeorgeriatricnursing.

1. This position requires that the employeeisable toread, write,speakand understand the spokenEnglishlanguagetoensurethesafetyandwellbeingofourpatientsandvisitorsatthe work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

1. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required bystate law andin accordancewithCompanypolicy.TSTswillbeadministeredattheworksiteifrequired.

1. MaintainscurrentBLS/CPRcertification(AllSNFsandBehavioralCenters;ALFs/ILFsas required by State).

JobSkills:

1. Comprehensiveknowledgeofnursingprinciplesrequired,includingtheabilitytorecognize andidentifysymptoms and manage emergency situations.

1. Knowledgeofmedications,theirproperdosage,andexpectedresults.

1. Abilitytocoordinate,delegateandsuperviseunlicensednursingfunctions.

1. Abilitytocreateapatient-centeredenvironment.

1. Basicknowledgeofcomputeruse.

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