What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Full Time (Night)- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital position at Baton Rouge General?
Description
JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION : Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction / supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties in accordance with the needs of the age population served as defined in the department's scope of care.
JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to :
1. Performs patient care according to standards of care and the needs of the patient.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :
- Collects data from patient and family for R.N. evaluation and development of a teaching plan.
- Teaches family and patients.
- Safely and properly administers medications as ordered by physician.
- Performs treatments as prescribed by physician.
- Uses the nursing care plan in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
- Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
- Monitors IVs and blood for proper functioning and reports any untoward side effect to the R.N. immediately.
- Starts IVs prn and as ordered by physician.
- Recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
2. Collects data essential to R.N. Assessment and reports deviations from normal to the R.N.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :
3. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :
4. Performs all other duties as assigned.
HIPAA REQUIREMENTS :
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality / data, patient financial information, patient billing 3rd party, patient related complaints, information related to patient location, and / or patients' religious beliefs.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers medications, validates patients for any procedures / surgery, transports, monitors and observes patients with infusion pump, monitors clinical alarms, and collects blood samples.
Requirements
SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Current La. License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
CPR Certified
Summary
Come join our amazing team of nurses!
Inpatient Rehab- Brain Injury Experience Preferred
Full Time Day 6 : 00 pm to 6 : 00 am
4000 Commitment Award for 1 year
