LPN - Ortho

Hughston Clinic; Phenix City (AL); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hughston Clinic in Phenix City, Alabama seeks an LPN to perform delegated patient care under RN supervision. The LPN assesses, documents, and coordinates care within approved policies and licensure requirements.

The role includes charting, communicating patient responses to the RN, and assisting with plan-of-care implementation while prioritizing safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an LPN license to practice in the state.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and critical thinking abilities are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient-service orientation.

Responsabilités

• Charting reflects data collected and recorded timely and accurately.
• Document patient responses to interventions and notify the RN.
• Implement and coordinate plan of care with RN collaboration.
• Transcribe/verify physician orders; prioritize and question unsafe orders.
• Makes rounds with physicians and checks on needs with the team.
• Assist RN in identifying problems early and intervening as needed.
• Maintain competency and prepare for performance evaluations; submit required documents.
• Assist with unit orientation and training of staff and students.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Formation

Basic nursing licensure education

Description du poste

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and performs delegated patient care functions. The work that is performed is done under the established policies and procedures of the institution and within the educational preparation and regulatory requirements for licensure. The LPN will be expected to assess and analyze a given situation and make decisions within the limits of licensed practiced.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Charting reflects that data is collected and recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Patient responses to interventions are documented and there is evidence of communication to RN.
• Implements and coordinates the plan of care with collaboration from RN.
• Physician orders are transcribed/or verified accurately and orders are implemented on time and are prioritized and unclear and unsafe orders are questioned.
• Makes rounds with physicians when possible and/or routinely checks with all physicians to determine assistance needed.
• As evidenced through observation, the LPN assists the RN in identifying and prioritizing potential problems before the problem becomes a crisis. Recognizes crisis events and intervenes in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates responsibility for own competency/mandatories and annual performance evaluation by maintaining all personal current personal data. Meets educational requirements for new equipment, materials, procedures and technology. Prepares for the performance evaluation conference by submitting completed skills list, education attendance documents, and self-evaluation form one month prior to due date.
• Assists with unit orientation, training, and continuing education of students and employees as appropriate. Trains and supports new people with enthusiasm and supports activities to make them feel welcomed and important

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Preferred:

Education:

Required:

• Basic education necessary for Nursing licensure

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• BLS required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, excellent critical thinking and customer service.