LVN - SNF - DAY SHIFT

Job Description

Salary: $35.00

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position involves direct patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. In collaboration with the physician, the LVN/LPN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up of the plan of care for the patient population.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a valid temporary or permanent CA State Practical/ Vocational Nurse License. The individual must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, be dedicated to the provision of quality patient care, and use sound judgement in decision-making. BLS certification required at time of hire.

Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours.

The duties and responsibilities are listed below. It is the expectation of the institution that the employee be able to demonstrate competency in each area. It is the duty of the institution to provide orientation and performance evaluation in each area stated.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PATIENT

Participates in an on-going systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patient/family through interview, observation, and physical

Provides plans, coordinates or manages nursing care, nursing services, and health education to patients/ residents.

Interprets assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals, and discharge

Develops nursing care plan utilizing nursing diagnosis

Assesses safety and fall risk levels for patients

Assures that medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision of nursing

Assures that medication/I.V. administration is correct and according to the established nursing policies and

Looks up unfamiliar medications

Processes medication orders

Administers medications as ordered

Evaluates effectiveness of PRN medications

Verbalizes process for self-administered medications

Verbalizes patient education on identified medications

Verbalizes standing orders

Administers V. hydration, if I.V. certified

Provides for personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures

Demonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations

Locates and uses crash cart items

Calls Code Blue and Medical Emergency

Initiates CPR

Follows P&P and POLST

Assures that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and

Documents materials and equipment

Verbalizes method to noting

Documents discharge in chart.

Initiates and updates care plan as

Provides discharge

Completes interagency transfer form. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs:

Performs a complete head-to-toe assessment of each assigned patient per shift using proper documentation

Acts promptly on changes in patient condition, utilizing SBAR method

Reviews lab and test results, notifying physician of abnormal and critical results

Performs wound care in accordance with policy, utilizing proper documentation tools.

Performs basic ventilator management and trouble-shooting.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES TO UNIT STAFF

Provides direction and leadership in patient care to assigned

Acts as a team leader and provides guidance to unlicensed

Makes assignments for

Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time for patient

Communicates the plan of nursing care for each patient through reports, conferences, rounds, and patient care

Shift to shift report and shift huddle with aides

Delegates tasks to aides; monitors to make sure delegated tasks are completed

Demonstrates responsibility for the teaching of nursing assistants in areas of new techniques, policies and

Preceptor

Participates in the quality improvement activities of

Attends appropriate

Communicates identified learning needs of self and others to the

Assists the DON in the orientation of new

Adheres to established policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.

Actively participates on nursing

Performs other duties as assigned or

III. RESPONSIBILITIES TO SELF

Evaluates own performance and seeks opportunities for growth and expansion of skills

Takes initiative in upgrading and maintaining skills necessary to provide quality care to provide quality care to patients and leadership to assigned

Acquires continuing education sufficient to maintain licensure and certification

Maintains current nursing licensure

Provides Human Resources and DON with a copy of current nursing

Maintains required competencies

Completes assigned program tracks assigned by DON/DSD.

Completes appropriate level of Clinical Advancement within established timeframes

Membership in appropriate professional

Assumes responsibility for maintaining/enhancing physical health and alleviating stress

Attendance

Demonstrates competency in a variety of nursing skills as demonstrated and evaluated on at lease an annual basis.

Attends annual skills fair

Displays a customer service attitude toward patients, visitors, and other staff members at all times.

Demonstrates basic telephone skills (how to answer, place on hold, and transfer a )

Utilizes intercom

Demonstrates how to page physicians or others on

Abides by all safety, infection control, and other guidelines as

Follows guidelines for caring for patients in isolation

Utilizes hand-washing techniques

Cleans equipment between patients

Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious disease to the Employee Health Nurse.

Demonstrated knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions

Promotes an ethic of continuous quality improvement in all matters associated with the position, and documents specific quality improvement

Performs all other tasks and duties as may be

Provides a level of competency to treat patients 18 and

Adults:

Involves them with care planning by meeting any needs they identify during assessment

Identifies their normal patterns of living and strives to attain them

Geriatric:

Strives to obtain understanding by speaking distinctly and moving slowly.

Involves family as much as possible

IV. DRESSES AND PRESENTS SELF IN A PROFESSIONA MANNER AT ALL TIMES. ADHERENCE TO THE CORPORATE APPEARANCE POLICY IS REQUIRED.

WEARS HOSPITAL ISSUED NAMETAG AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON DUTY

VI. CONDUCTS SELF ETHICALLY AT ALL TIMES.

UPHOLDS ALL SERVICE STANDARDS

Safety- We do no harm and create an error-free environment.

Follow environment of care plan

Follow established clinical practices

Routine assessment of the environment for high risks with immediate correction (look for dangerous things and fix them; identify high risk issues and fix them)

Pay attention to detail

Communication- We engage our customers in exchanging clear, timely and accurate

Listen carefully

Ensure understanding of treatment and services

Timely follow-up on commitments

Constantly learn about the customers and identify their needs

Courtesy- We treat everyone with respect, social sensitivity and

We acknowledge our customers with a smile and treat them as welcomed guests

Listen to our customers

Look at each interaction as an opportunity to promote courtesy with our customers

We treat each other as we treat our guests

We strive to exceed our customers' expectations

Presentation- We provide a positive customer experience through the appearance of our environment and

Maintain a clean and organized environment, including workspaces

Control hospital odors

All employees are compliant with the dress code

All employees communicate in a professional and courteous manner, including body language

Protect the privacy of patients

Maintain a quiet atmosphere

Efficiency- We use resources appropriately to benefit the customer and the

Availability, assessment and application of resources

Do it right the first time

Pay attention to details

Save steps through planning

Timely responses

Full-time