LPN Inpatient - Children%27s Hospital - Neonatal ICU - Full Time, nights

Job Summary: />A LPN Inpatient is responsible for direct and /or indirect care of the patient under the direction of an RN. /> />Education: />Required: />Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. /> />Preferred: />NA /> />Experience: />Required: />Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills: knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations: knowledge of current trends and new developments: knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education. /> />Preferred: />One year clinical experience in an acute care setting. /> />Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration />Required: />Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in the State of Tennessee. /> />BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. /> />IV certification within six (6) months of hire. /> /> />De-escalation training/certification (example: CPI) within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter. /> />NRP and STABLE within 6 months of hire and maintained going forward. /> />Preferred: />N/A /> />Department Position Summary: />A LPN in the Neonatal ICU is responsible for direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide safe and effective patient care by using evidenced based best practices. /> />Utilizes hand off communication and bedside shift report to effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team. /> />Maintains a safe therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures, and identifying and communicating risks that have potential impact to patient safety. /> />Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data. /> />Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely and appropriately with assistance if needed. /> />Develops a relationship with patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care. /> />Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills. />Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements. /> />Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service. /> />Provides culturally competent care to patients and families. /> />Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice. /> />Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance. /> />Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas. /> />Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed. /> />Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs. /> />Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care. /> />Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts. /> />Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies. /> />Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit based performance improvement outcomes.