Wellness Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Under the direction and supervision of the RN, Nursing Supervisor, Unit Manager, DON and/or ADON, the licensed practical nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient family satisfaction. The LPN operates within the scope of practice defined by the state nurse practice act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by non-licensed staff.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Patient Evaluation:

Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data

Observes conditions and reports changes in condition(s) to RN and Nursing Management

Care Planning:

Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals

Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals

Implements the plan of care

Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalization.

Participates in review and revision of plan of care

Provision of Direct Patient Care:

Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders

Communicates pertinent data to RN and or physician

Documents accurately and thoroughly

Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary

At the direction of the RN, participates in utilization management or interdisciplinary care management meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning

Communicates team’s recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family

Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education

Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients as needed

Participates in shift to shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff

Monitors patient care provided by non-licensed staff:

Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Facility’s policy, and staff training

Communicates patient information with non-licensed staff during and between shifts

Monitors, evaluates and follows up on assigned responsibilities of non-licensed staff

Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures

Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with patient needs, choices and preferences

Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families

Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs

Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing employees

Promotes a culture of safety

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times

Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested

Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients

Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Effective Communication

Detail Oriented

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

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