SCOPE OF POSITION:

The practice of nursing by a Licensed Practical Nurse is defined as the performing of selected tasks and sharing of responsibility under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of an RN, perform selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the RN in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs.

• Contributes to the nursing assessment by:
  • Collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. This includes:
    • Observation about condition or change in patient status
    • Signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status

• Participate in the development of the patients care plan.
• Participate in delegating and giving direct care based on priority of needs and established goals.
• Providing an environment conductive to safety and health.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care.
• Communicating nursing interventions and responses to care to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Under the direction of the RN, perform patient related activities, medication administration, diagnostic testing, therapeutic treatments, which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Supports and participates in quality initiatives.
• Maintains accountability for professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking to promote optimal patient care.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• State of CT LPN License
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR certified.
• CPI certified.
• Ability to read and write English with a command of verbal English.
• Ability to work well and collaboratively with other members of the health care team
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
• Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements include lifting and pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers, standing, and walking.
• May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements.
• Ability to meet the care needs of the patient populations served.