Job Summary: The LPN performs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the Patient Care Coordinator to achieve quality patient care. The LPN shall assist the RN in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct patient care as evidenced by, but not limited to, patient care documentation, direct observation, and patient evaluations. The LPN is responsible and accountable to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care, and ultimately accountable to the Patient Care Manager.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary collect data and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to read data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for each unit’s population by rendering practical nursing care including administering medications, starting IVs (if IV certified), maintenance of peripheral intravenous lines and Foley catheters, venipuncture, assisting with administration of blood products, restraint application and monitoring, and performing routine treatments as ordered by physician
• Demonstrate the technical aptitude for working and troubleshooting equipment used including but not limited to traction, wound vacuum systems, sequential compression devices, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitoring devices, blood glucose monitoring devices and specialty beds.
• Demonstrates the aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using a variety of devices such as but not limited to abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches and immobilizers.
• Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, bedside shift reports and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment and certifications required in specific nursing area, including EKG rhythm identification, IV certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every two years.
• Participates in the comprehensive plan of care by reinforcing patient teaching, assisting with discharge planning, and providing patient care within the LPN scope of practice
• Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization i.e. customer service, safety, compliance standards.
• Demonstrates effective communication with others in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with customers, both internal and external.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies in a cost efficient manner, ensuring that patients are discharged in a timely manner, and keeping incremental overtime to a minimum.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment and certifications required in specific nursing area
• Embraces and practices WE CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee, and non-employee interactions.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Graduate of a recognized accredited LPN program required

Work Experience:

Work experience preferred but not required

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed LPN able to practice within the state of MS with expanded role (IV Certification)

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• Telemetry Nurse Education

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.