LPN PRN (NIGHTS)

*Available Shift: PRN Nights
Job Summary:

Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family and for assisting in the coordination of care necessary to meet these needs in order to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the direction of the RN utilizes a systematic process to determine the physical and emotional needs of the patient to provide the framework from which patient care is planned.
• Completes all required documentation at point of origin and documents in the EMR if required as indicated by policy.
• Communicates with the case manager and physician informing him/her of the patient’s status
• Recognizes, reports, and documents significant findings/changes in the patient’s condition to the primary nurse, facility staff if patient is in a facility, and/or physician.
• Orders medical supplies, equipment and medication refills as needed.
• Under the direction of the RN implements plan of care in an organized and efficient manner in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Identifies additional problems/needs and contributes to the Plan of Care after collaboration with the RN.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and develops a teaching plan utilizing resources available in collaboration with the RN.
• Implements physician directed care in a timely manner.
• Implements nursing interventions and procedures for physical and emotional needs based on the objectives of the Plan of Care.
• Administers and educates patients and caregivers on routine and PRN medications and treatments with knowledge of actions, contraindications, side effects and desired outcomes.
• Documents the effectiveness of the nursing interventions in meeting the identified physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Communicates with other team members and facility staff to provide coordination of care.
• Follows established guidelines at time of patient death, providing emotional support to the family.
• Completes documentation accurately, concisely and in a timely manner including responses to interventions.
• Provides information to the HHA/CNA.
• Contributes to overall team functioning by responsible participation.
• Fulfills all yearly mandatory requirements as designated by the organization.
• Reports all infections/suspected infections on the appropriate forms.
• Notifies the appropriate physicians at the time of death.
• Notifies the primary nurse, supervisor/manager, and/or Care 24 staff at time at time of death so on coming staffing needs can be evaluated.
• Performs monthly chart reviews as assigned. 24 hours chart checks are done daily in IPU.
• Is available for holiday, on-call, weekend, illness and vacation coverage as needed.
• Follows the Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Performs other duties as needed and directed

Core Values:Innovation:
We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.
Integrity:
We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.
Collaboration:
We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.
Celebration:
We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.
Education:
We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.