Lpn Casual - Nurse Pool

Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a member of the health‑care team by exercising sound nursing judgment. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care for an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of the RN and according to the plan of care derived from physician's orders and Registered Nurse assessment. Nursing care includes physical care, emotional support, and patient and family education.

Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a member of the health‑care team by exercising sound nursing judgment. The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care for an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of the RN and according to the plan of care derived from physician's orders and Registered Nurse assessment. Nursing care includes physical care, emotional support, and patient and family education.

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Pennsylvania Practical Nurse Law, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.
  • Assist the RN in collecting patient health care data on admission by completing a focused assessment in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and which contributes to the comprehensive assessment by the RN.
  • Work directly with the RN to implement an individualized, age‑specific plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness.
  • Assist the RN in reassessment of the patient's condition and take appropriate action as indicated or by unit specific policy.
  • Involve the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate.
  • Complete patient care related activities within scheduled time periods.
  • Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation, utilizing the electronic medical record.
• Observe, record and report symptoms, reactions and changes to the appropriate professional, including:
  • General physical and mental condition of patients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes; and stresses in human relationships between patients, between patients and personnel, and between patients and their families and visitors.
• Perform nursing functions as defined in Pennsylvania regulations, such as:
  • Initiate (peripheral short catheter) and maintain IV therapy.
• Assist with the rehabilitation of patients according to the medical care plan, being aware of and encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of patients.
  • Encourage patients to help themselves within their own capabilities in performing activities of daily living.
  • Apply principles of prevention of deformities, the normal range of motion, body mechanics, and body alignment.
• Assist in providing education for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, foster self‑care and improve outcomes.
  • Assist the RN in assessing the patient's readiness to learn, identifying educational barriers and adapting the process to meet the needs of the patient.
  • Ensure education about safely and effectively using medication, pain management, available resources, how to obtain further care and information about responsibilities in their care.
  • Acquire and distribute educational resources tailored to patient needs.
  • Provide and review, upon request of the RN, written discharge instructions that demonstrate an inter‑relationship between education, discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
  • Communicate pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift reports and internal and external transfers.
  • Report changes in patient's condition to the RN, including the need to reassess patient or change the plan of care; confer with the RN when there is a need to contact the physician.
• Participate in unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
  • Assist in data collection process as requested.
  • Recommend modifications for…