Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Emergency Department, Nights
- Full-time
- Shift: Night
- Location: Capital Region Medical Center
- Position Type: Non-Exempt
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records vital signs, applies bandages/dressings, and dispenses medications. Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments. May assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Participates in the development, interpretation, implementation, evaluation and documentation of the plan of care for each patient using the nursing process:
- Initiates patient admission data at time of entry to the unit within designated time frame, through direct observation and interview with the patient and/or significant others.
- Under leadership of an RN, gathers data on patient's physical, educational, emotional and psychosocial needs.
- Assists RN in the development and update of an individualized plan of care.
- Under leadership of the RN, provides skilled and safe nursing care to assigned patients:
- Receives report on patients assigned; identifies common and recurring patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes and communicates same to RN.
- Sets priorities for patient care and alters as necessary under the guidance of the RN.
- Performs all duties with awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights. Maintains confidentiality of patient-related issues.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with unit/division standards; is aware of drug interactions, actions and side effects; accurately calculates and maintains IV infusions.
- Able to organize and assist licensed independent practitioner with bedside procedures; skills are performed accurately and aseptically.
- Ensures the comfort and safety of assigned patients at all times while on duty.
- Recognizes and refers complex problems to RN. Follows through on predictable problems:
- Identifies signs and symptoms which require emergency intervention and responds appropriately according to unit/division standards.
- Incorporates knowledge of and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab test by reporting abnormal findings to the charge nurse/designee.
- Incorporates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients (adolescent, adult, geriatric) served on the assigned unit.
- Incorporates understanding of the medical plan of care and ensures the physician orders are implemented promptly and accurately.
- Incorporates nursing interventions accurately, clearly and concisely, according to the unit standard.
- Gives pertinent, accurate, concise and organized report.
- Participates in patient care conferences and discharge planning. Coordinates with other members of the health care team in providing care.
- Participates in patient education activities involving the patient and/or significant others based on identified needs:
- Identifies needs and documents plan for routine patient and family education.
- Under direction of RN, teaches patient/families.
- Documents instruction and patient/family responses to educational activities.
- Evaluates need for further instruction based on patient/family responses; seeks assistance of resource person as needed.
- Performs appropriately in emergency situations: Code 99, Fire, Disaster, Code 13.
- Provides a clean, safe and therapeutic environment in all areas of the unit. Reports unsafe conditions to charge nurse/designee.
- Able to operate all equipment on the unit. Reports unsafe or damaged equipment according to unit/Hospital policies.
- Checks crash cart and completes other duties as assigned.
Customer Service:
- Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times.
- Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers.
- Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints.
- Keeps customer’s information confidential.
- Provides assistance and offers help immediately.
- Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customer’s expectations have not been met.
Commitment to Co-Workers:
- Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.
- Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin.
- Resolves conflict directly with colleagues.
- Mindful and respectful of others’ time and schedules.
- Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow.
Self Management:
- Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital’s dress code.
- Completes all assignments within deadlines.
- Completes mandatory, annual education and competency requirements.
- Follows UM CAP safety, infection control and employee health standards.
- Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Current Maryland license in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Life Support Certification: Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Education/Knowledge:
Attained Level: Entry Level
Applicable Experience:
Experience (years): Required: 1 year
Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology.
Communication Skills & Abilities:
Select highest applicable level: Effective Oral/Written Skills and Provide Empathy
Bilingual: Preferred Language: Spanish
Technical: Problems resolved through well-developed processes and procedures and requires basic scientific, mathematical or technical level training.
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