The LPN is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care by utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Key duties include performing daily assessments, administering medications, and documenting patient progress toward established goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited LPN program and hold a current license to practice in Kentucky. CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required, and prior acute care or rehab experience is preferred.
Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description
Position Summary and Purpose The LPN is responsible for providing patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and ancillary staff, to provide effective, safe quality care. The LPN is a key member of a team, which promotes patients’ recovery and functional improvement. Essential Functions:
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and practice within the scope of practice defined for LPN’s by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
Completes a comprehensive daily assessment on assigned patients as evidenced by daily shift report and documentation in the patient’s record
Prioritizes care based on nursing assessment of patient needs as evidenced by patient’s progress toward achievement of established goals
Reviews and revises patient care plans according to established policy and procedure
Delivers direct patient care based on physicians’ orders and nursing interventions established on patient care plan as evidenced by documentation in the patient’s record
Documents interventions and progress towards patient goals
Demonstrates knowledge of basic laboratory values by notifying nursing manager and/or physician of any abnormalities within shift of lab data; ensures critical lab results reported within 30 minutes
Administers and documents prescribed medications (scheduled/PRN) according to schedule and procedure
Demonstrates initiative in performance of nursing care by securing and implementing physicians’ orders and nursing orders without direct instructions of supervisor
Reviews and ensures implementation of all MD orders each shift
Assists in implementation of appropriate teaching program for individual patients
Assists in development, delivery and documentation of education to meet patient and/or family educational goals
Patient/PCG instructed on self-care, home medications and follow up care/appointments prior to discharge and appropriate documentation completed
Communicates effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team
Reports patient information/status according to guidelines established in policy and procedure to nurse in charge of shift report as indicated by no more than two (2) reported incidents of failure to follow shift guidelines
Reports patient information/status to immediate supervisor as patient condition changes as indicated by no reported incidents of supervisors not being aware of changes in patient medical status
Communicates directly with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient’s condition, inappropriate patient response to nursing interventions, progress toward achievement of short-and long-term goals, and cancellation of therapy, and other data as indicated by action taken to meet changing patient needs and lack of team members’ complaints
Communicates patient information/status for inter-disciplinary chart rounds according to established policy and procedure with no more than two (2) omissions of completing chart round documentation
Provides positive, supportive communication to patient family and hospital personnel as demonstrated by supervisor’s observations and no documented complaints
Identifies and escalates issues to appropriate person if issue not addressed/addressed in a timely manner
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including the knowledge and skill required to evaluate the appropriateness of medication therapy in geriatric, adolescents, adults, documented by participation in continuing education programs; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate skills in caring for pediatric patients of all ages
Demonstrates knowledge related to the age appropriate medication doses for adolescents, adults and geriatrics; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate knowledge of medication doses for pediatric patients of all ages and will demonstrate knowledge of how to calculate dose and appropriate dosage forms available to treat pediatric patients
Identifies drugs requiring dosage adjustments in geriatric patients; Calculates dosage reductions based on kidney function (CrCl) when appropriate Other Functions
Completes special projects as assigned according to established time frames
Maintains patient care areas in a neat and clean manner according to shift assignment and established policy and procedure
Labels patient supplies according to policy and procedure as evidenced by no omissions of supplies being dated and labeled with patient name and room number
Ensures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use as demonstrated by no use of malfunctioning equipment with patient and no omission of completing maintenance requests
Follows universal precautions for all patients as evidenced by compliance at all times to facility infection control policies
Plans for patient safety, utilizing safety standards as evidenced at all time with safety procedures in the safety manual
Contributes to performance improvement activities as requested to improve patient outcomes and achieve performance metrics
Wears name tag and locator badge at all times
Attends and participates in scheduled shift meetings 80% of the time when on duty and reads and initials all meeting minutes
Contributes knowledge of current nursing literature and practice by in clinical situations
Establishes and meets annual individual goals which are developed to achieve individual professional growth
Demonstrates a commitment to quality in evidenced by successfully completing annual competencies within defined timelines
Maintains compliance with employee health requirements
Successfully completes all mandatory modules/in-services annually
Provides evidence of completion of educational programs to the Education Department
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned Additional
Job Description
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification) Education:
Completion of an LPN program at an accredited school of nursing (required)
For LPNs who graduated prior to September 15, 2019, completion of a Kentucky Board of Nursing approved IV course is required (excluding UofL Physicians and Peace Hospital).
Experience
Prior acute care or rehab experience (preferred)
Licensure:
Current license to practice as an
LPN in the
Commonwealth of
Kentucky (required)
Certification:
CPR/BLS required upon
Hire (American
Heart
Association) (required)
Job
Competency:
Knowledge,
Skills, and
Abilities critical to this role:
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Demonstrates active listening skills- gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Ability to select and implement training and instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Ability to collaborate with other nurses in implementing nursing interventions to provide continuity of care as evidenced by documentation of achievement of patient goals in the record each shift
Ability to appropriately delegate tasks to ancillary personnel assigned to unit according to their respective job descriptions
Demonstrates effective time management skills as demonstrated by completion of routine patient care assignment within shift to include patient treatments, teaching, documentation
Language
Ability:
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience to convey information effectively
Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Reasoning
Ability:
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice
Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills
Computer
Skills:
Ability to utilize computer-based documentation system for clinical documentation
Ability to utilize computer-based communication technology for organization communication and education requirements
Additional
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
UofL
Health
Core
Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals,
UofL
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