SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in direct and indirect patient care and health teaching to the full extent of his/her generic and continuing education, competence, and experience.
This position may delegate duties to other caregivers as required/permitted and will consistently provide appropriate supervision.
Works with other staff members to meet the goals, objectives, and standards of the unit and contributes to the attainment of divisional and system wide foals and objectives.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in the assessment of the patient's health status by collecting and recording data from documented information, observation, patient/significant other interview, and other health professionals.
Participates in the nursing diagnosis and patient needs based on assessment data. Includes physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, and spiritual needs as applicable.
Participates in the identification of expected patient outcomes/goals.
Participates in the initiation of discharge planning on admission in collaboration with the patient/significant other and the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Participates in the review and revision of the discharge plan as needed.
Documents planned patient discharge instructions and services on the discharge instruction sheet. Completes patient referral form nursing information for patients receiving post discharge services.
Provides input into patient or caregiver learning needs. Documents an educational plan that demonstrates consideration of the patients age, cognitive level, culture, and preferred method of learning, i.e., printed matter, videos, and/or demonstration.
Documents patient response to interventions/nursing care.
Includes patient and/or significant other in planning for care.
Administers all therapeutic interventions in a safe and efficient manner.
Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and the lack of negative outcomes.
Performs limited I.V. therapy procedures.
Assists Licensed Independent Practitioners with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required.
May delegate selected patient care activities to other licensed practical nursing staff and/or unlicensed personnel. Delegation is appropriate to the level of training and competence of staff and the patient need.
Responds promptly, professionally, and calmly to emergency situations.
Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
Demonstrates effective communications methods and skills, utilizing appropriate reporting channels.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and acts as a preceptor when assigned. Completes orientation paperwork for new staff as outlined in hospital procedures.
Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities.
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Patient care experience preferred
Meets established productivity standards.
Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Saint Anne's Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
Adheres to change control processes.
Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
Adheres to the Saint Anne's Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
Maintains and fosters an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e-mails on a regular basis.
Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standard of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of School of Practical Nursing
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Basic Life Support Certifcation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:
Stand / walk
Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:
(Cut/paste from list of options below)
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:
Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
Risk of Electrical Shock
Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to dust or other irritants
Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
Exposure to a moderate level of noise
Vision Requirements:
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Safety equipment used while performing this job:
Safety eye glasses
Face shields
Surgical mask
Surgical gown
Gloves
Pay Range:
$24.29-$40.07
EEO Statement:
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location:
535 Faunce Corner Road - 535 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Work Type:
Monday-Friday
Work Shift:
Day
Daily Hours:
Per Diem - As required
Driving Required:
No