Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Physical Rehab-Routine Licensed Practical Nurse

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The LPN is responsible for providing physician support as applicable and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the physician. This position helps ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of Material Management program.
• Demonstrates the following best practices in a consistent and positive manner in leading: Huddles, procedure staffing, Service Excellence principles, and competency in unit based procedures.
• Follows evidence-based policies and procedures for nursing practice to guide supply and equipment request.
• Competently assists staff with all procedures performed.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.
• Assist the RN in development and implementation of plan of care.
• Encourages and supports non licensed personnel.
• Consistently participates in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes unit specific equipment appropriately.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and individuals bring to interactions.
• Follows hospital/department infection control policies.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or compact state license as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS-CPR certified.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.