What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Hospital - Inpatient Medical (0.9 FTE) position at billingsclinic?
Under general supervision of the, Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Director and/or as delegated by the Registered Nurse, assists in the delivery of patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Works collaboratively with the RN to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Contributes to the plan of care. Will function as a member of the multidisciplinary care team in conjunction with CNAs, RNs, RTs, PT/OT, advanced practice providers, and physicians to provide care to patients.
Essential Job Functions
• Provides nursing care by performing basic to semi-complex interventions as delegated by the RN.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient condition and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Administers medications per LPN Scope of Practice.
• Observes patients for physical and emotional reactions to medications and treatments, reporting any irregularities to appropriate providers and other nursing personnel.
• Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices.
• Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational requirements.
• Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient including age appropriate and cultural needs.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care. Incorporates the Magnet Model in transforming the work environment and quality of nursing care.
• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive and caring behaviors in communication with patients/ families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
