Float LPN- FT day shift (MS,PCU, TCU, Rehab)

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensed Practical Nurse- FT day shift float LPN

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, competent and caring manner. Works under the direction of an RN and within the Nurse Practice Act to provide care via the applicable portions of the Nursing Process. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team. Acts in compliance with the hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge Nurses, RN staff

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.LPN with one year of home care experience
• IV Certification for the following units: TCU, IRU, Float, PCU, MS

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• License in the State of Ohio

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Communication

• Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families
• Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digital
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster positive communication
• Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate channels of communication.
• Participates in team collaboration/huddles
• Reports critical information to RN
• Interact with clinical students in a positive, productive manner

Operations

• Maintains appropriate clinical skills:

• Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act
• Under direction of RN, performs data collection and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to team leader/Clinical Coordinator in timely manner
• Reviews plan of care developed by RN Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator
• Under direction of the RN, provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, patient/family need, and medication using available teaching resources
• Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills
• Other duties as assigned by management team
• Administers medication safely:

• Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis
• Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation)
• Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling
• Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication

• Participates, in conjunction with the RN/Clinical Coordinator (Home Health role), in huddles and patient rounds to:

• Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards met
• Evaluate the care provided according to standards and evidence based practice
• Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care
• Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction
• Evaluate adherence to documentation of care

• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

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Float LPN (Med Surg, Inpt Rehab, PCU)

MAIN FUNCTION:

Float staff will be assigned to one unit manager for performance evaluation, but will also be responsible to management team where they are assigned each shift. Float staff are held accountable to the job description for their base units.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year current hospital experience as a LPN

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to read and operate cardiac monitor, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms and institute appropriate interventions.

Additional Position Expectations

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of orthopedic procedures, treatments and equipment
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and care of oncology patients
• Identifies and reports oncology emergencies
• Demonstrates appropriate mother/baby couplet care
• Demonstrates the ability to check a fundus
• Demonstrates ability to do the clinical pathway for vaginal delivery and C-Section
• Maintains quarterly unit specific competency in each float unit
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of infant security system