LPN-IM Per Diem

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JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  LPN Charge Nurse 

REPORTS TO: NURSING SUPERVISOR AND DIRECTOR OF NURSING

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct nursing services to residents including but not limited to observation, recording and monitoring, treatments and therapy, and medication administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Effectively plans and implements resident care according to physician orders, current policy and procedure, and standards of care.

• Makes daily resident visits to observe and evaluate the physical and emotional status of each resident.

• Administers medications as ordered by physician compliant with facility standards and Local, State, and Federal regulations.

• Renders direct nursing care to facility residents.

• Sets up treatment trays; prepares, instruments and other equipment and assists physicians(s) as necessary.

• Regularly reviews care plans for residents to ensure proper delivery of care.

• Administers treatments as ordered by physician.

• Administers emergency aide as required.

• Actively participates in the CQI programs for the Department of Nursing appropriate to the scope of resident care delivery.

• Effectively participates in Resident Care Conferences through the writing and maintaining of the nursing portion of care plans and identifies concerns and needs.

• Develops goals and approaches in the care plan of residents.

 Monitors and records resident care data consistent with existing policies and nursing practice standards.

• Takes and records vital statistics as ordered.

• Transcribes and notes physician orders to appropriate resident forms.

• Maintains proper documentation of resident records and all other reports according to the established policies and procedures of the facility and consistent with Local, State, and Federal regulations.

• Reports to supervisor, physician, and families any significant changes in the resident’s condition.  Documents accordingly.

Effectively supervises and administers the delivery of resident care in the resident care area assigned.

• Assists Supervisor with supervising and directing the work of the nursing assistants on each unit.

• Performs employee performance evaluations and makes appropriate recommendations for personnel related action such as promotions, transfers, or reassignments.

• Assigns and delegates the work of all staff assigned to the unit.

• Takes disciplinary or corrective actions in conjunction with the proper supervisor and administrative personnel against employees in violation of facility policies and/or procedures.

• Provides guidance and on-going training to co-workers as needed.

• Maintains emergency equipment.

• Attends department meetings and inservice programs as required or per facility policy.

• Uses initiative and judgment in problem solving abilities and regarding residents, families and staff.

• Observes all fire safety and related rules and regulations.

• Takes any steps required to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents, families and staff.

• Maintains confidentiality in all issues relating to or involving residents and staff.

Exhibits teamwork mindset in the daily activities of the job.

• Promotes a sense of unity and teamwork in own work area and throughout the facility.

• Is responsible team member who is honest and accountable for own actions.

• Supports the member of their team.

PROFESSIONALISM:

• Always wears identification badge.

• Behavior and appearance are such that they ensure resident comfort and confidence.

• Knocks on door before entering resident’s room.

• Introduces self by name to resident and family and explains purpose of visit.

• Insures resident confidentiality.

• Takes pride in work.

• Proves reliable in the completion of duty and assignments of the job.

• Adheres to existing policy regarding attendance.

RESPECT:

• Willingly helps co-workers.

• Treats others as they would like others to treat them.

• Does not display open criticism of co-workers.

• Listens openly to ideas and points of view of others.

• Functions as a supportive member of the health care team.

INDIVIDUALITY:

• Always responds to needs and requests of residents and families.

• Always helps residents and families find answers.

• Recognizes, respects and responds to unique desires and needs of residents.

• Always treats others with dignity and respect.

DEDICATION:

• Actively seeks information about each resident’s needs and plan of care.

• Accepts accountability for job responsibilities.

• Behavior insures confidence and trust.

EXCELLENCE:

• Takes advantage of learning opportunities to enhance job performance

• Uses common sense in decision making.

• Always demonstrate pride in the excellence of Ingraham Manor.

   

   

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements: LPN with 3-5  years experience, preferred, CPR must have BLS - American Heart or American Red Cross.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Current State of Connecticut registration as Licensed Practical Nurse.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by the Hospital.

Special Requirements:  None

Physical Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to:  walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, standing, sitting and twisting.  Lifting greater than 50 lbs throughout the work day.  Looking at computer monitors for up to two hours per day.  Vision acuity correctable to normal with normal color perception; hearing acuity correctable to normal; acute sense of smell for normal perception.  Ability to converse so that the average person can comprehend.

Work Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress.

Cognitive Requirements: Provides direct care according to the established patient plan for care.  Carries out a wide variety of treatments, procedures and examinations requiring professional judgment and initiative.  Allowing for reasonable mathematical ability, administers prescribed drugs orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intravenously, as qualified.  Must be able to converse at a high level with physicians, government officials, research experts and colleagues

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.