LPN Emergency Department FT EVE/Night12
Description
Summary:
The LPN will provide direct and indirect care to patients working within a team model of care under the direction of an RN and in collaboration with PCTs.
This additional role within the unit will help meet the current needs of our patients by providing additional care givers that are currently unavailable in the current market.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice and the established model of nursing- 40%
Documents within the EMR under the supervision of the RN. Includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration, patient observations, and patient admission to the unit.-15%
Collaborates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient-20%
Verifies, prepares and administers medication using safe practices to assigned patients-10%
Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scans and glucoscans etc. as necessary. Collects urinary specimens.-5%
Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care for patients.- 10%
Utilizes HRO principles within the scope of daily work
Incorporates the mission and values of Nuvance Health into daily work.
Utilizes the Relationship Model of Care to support a positive patient experience with a focus on communication, empathy and understanding
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences- 2%
Participates in team building activities that contribute to patient care, staff education and self development-1%
Maintains clinical competency to support evidence based care.5%
Attends all mandatory and continuing educational classes-1%
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Medical knowledge
Knowledge of Infection control practices
Critical thinking skills
Prefer experience in a clinical setting
Must complete an approved medication course and 40 hours of supervised medication administration including verification, preparation and administration of medication in accordance with department policy
Knowledge and proficiency in EMR documentation systems
Knowledge in CT DOH nursing practice requirements
Education:
Completion of state approved LPN program
LPN license ( pass NCLEX-PN exam)
BLS certified
1-2 years recent nursing experience
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:LPN,BLS
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 119
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $29.00 - $42.21 Hourly