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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Professional Case Management • rifle, co, us • 2m ago

Qualifications

Graduate of a state-approved school of practical/vocational nursing
Current, unrestricted license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state(s) of employment
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience
CPR certified
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
If IV certified show evidence of advanced educational preparation and completion of course including supervised clinical
Reliable means of transportation

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

Provide nursing care as defined in the nurse practice act for an LPN/LVN and under the direction of a registered nurse
Client Assessment:
Contribute to assessment of client health status
Collect, report, and record objective/subjective client data
Observe client conditions or change in condition
Recognize and report changes in client condition to the case manager and physician as directed in a timely manner
Collect data and report signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status
Assist in identification of health care problems and in formulating list of client needs/problems
Contribute to setting realistic short and long-term goals for assigned clients
Plan of care:
Follow the plan of care developed by a registered nurse
Participate in development of written plan of care
Recognize, understand and respect cultural, spiritual, and religious beliefs, needs, and rights to choose
Assist in identification of measures to support human function and maintain hygiene and comfort
Maintain environment conducive to client well-being
Assist in assuring access to community resources
Participate in the identification of priorities
Participate in reviewing and revising the plan of care
Implementation of the plan of care:
Carry our functions taught in an approved LPN/LVN program
Assist client with ADL's, encouraging self-care
Provide direct care, comfort measures, emotional support to patients who have a stable or predictable condition
Provide care, interventions, and communicate response of the client under direct supervision
Assist with rehabilitative activities including range of motion, alignment, proper body mechanics, and others as allowed by state of practice
Provide an environment conducive to safety and health
Administer prescribed treatment and medications, except by intravenous route (except IV certified LPN/LVN per advanced preparation)
Perform selected IV therapy functions as delegated and supervised by an RN
Document prescribed interventions and responses
Assist and provide reinforcement with client/family/other teaching
Maintain safe and effective care/environment for clients and coworkers:
Consult/seek guidance from RN and others as indicated
Initiate standard emergency procedures until RN or physician is available
Apply principles of asepsis and infection prevention and control
Participate in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures
Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations
Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment
Make recommendations on improvement of safety
Evaluate client response to interventions:
Evaluate effectiveness of common treatments/tasks, document and communicate outcomes of care given
Assist with the collection of evaluation data
Contribute to modification of plan of care
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in providing client care
Communicate verbally and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record
Seek education/training or assistance with areas of concern
Perform job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards:
Accept responsibility for professional nursing role
Follow applicable state and federal laws and agency standards
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Refrain from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Performance Improvement Program and pertinent PI activities
Attend meetings and continuing education offerings as required
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.