Licensed Practical Nurse - Medsurg - FT

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs age specific assessments on all assigned patients. Collects demographic and past medical history and reports these and other pertinent patient data to the RN charge nurse or other member of the healthcare team when appropriate.
• Gives direct age specific care to the patients assigned by the RN based the established plan of care and physician orders, working in harmony with the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Transcribes written orders when necessary.
• Documents observations and interventions in the patient's medical record.
• Provides patient/family education as indicated in the plan of care and documents in the medical record.
• Attends and participates in mandatory and continuing educational in services provided by the hospital.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient and family.
• Participates in the orientation and/or training of new and/or current employees.
• Follow established safety management policies and procedures; participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills; follow established infection control/blood borne pathogen standard procedures; follow established procedure in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Observes protocols and procedures for patients in isolation.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of information.
• Provides individualized care and teaching at the bedside, including family when appropriate.
• Treats patient and family with concern, care, dignity and respect. Respects cultural diversity, and respects "family "as defined by the patient.
• Maintains Standards of Performance and Behavior as outlined in LRMC policy.
• Performs technical skills correctly and according to hospital policies.
• Administers medication as sanctioned by the Louisiana Board of Nursing.
• Assists in the supervision of certified nursing assistants and unit clerks.
• Practices careful efficient non-wasteful use of supplies, linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Participates in unit and hospital wide Patient Performance Improvement Activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Current knowledge of general nursing theory and practice under the supervision of an RN
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.