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- Able to operate all equipment on the unit. Reports unsafe or damaged equipment according to unit/Hospital policies.
- Checks crash cart and completes other duties as assigned.
- Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.
- Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers, including introducing him/herself with job title and experience, asking open ended questions, such as "How may I be of help to you?" using the customer's name as soon as it is learned.
- Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution.
- Keeps customer's information confidential, including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria.
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- Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.
- Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes assignments, and respects deadlines.
- Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public.
- Mindful and respectful of others' time and schedules. Attends meetings on time and communicates any absences.
- Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office, off the unit, or away from the department
- Respectful, courteous and professional in all forms of communication and follows facility's service communication protocol in all interactions.
- Refrains from use of personal cell phone in patient care areas and keeps usage to a minimum at all other times while on duty.
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- Limits use of business cell phone during meetings (remain on vibrate and/or calls go to voicemail).
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- Maintains an appropriate voicemail message and when away from the office has an out-of-office email message that is brief, current, and includes name and department and offers the caller options if possible.
- Returns email and voicemail messages promptly but no later than within one business day (24 hours).
- Always mindful of voice and language in public.
- Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital's dress code. Wears identification badge at all times at chest level and facing outwards so identification is clearly visible.
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- Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.
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Description
Job DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department (ED)
Full-time / Night-Shift (7:30pm-8:00am)
UM Capital Region - Largo, MD
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records vital signs, applies bandages/dressings, and dispenses medications. Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments. May assist patients with activities of daily living.
Principal Duties:
Participates in the development, interpretation, implementation, evaluation and documentation of the plan of care for each patient using the nursing process:
a.
Initiates patient admission data at time of entry to the unit within designated time frame, through direct observation and interview with the patient and/or significant others.
b. Under leadership of an RN, gathers data on patient's physical, educational, emotional and psychosocial needs.c. Assists RN in the development and update of an individualized plan of care.
Under leadership of the RN, provides skilled and safe nursing care to assigned patients:
a. Receives report on patients assigned; identifies common and recurring patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes and communicates same to RN
b. Sets priorities for patient care and alters as necessary under the guidance of the RN
c. Performs all duties with awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights. Maintains confidentiality of patient-related issues.
d.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with unit/division standards; is aware of drug interactions, actions and side effects; accurately calculates and maintains IV infusions.
e. Able to organize and assist licensed independent practitioner with bedside procedures; skills are performed accurately and aseptically.f. Ensures the comfort and safety of assigned patients at all times while on duty.
Follows through on predictable problems:
a. Identifies signs and symptoms which require emergency intervention and responds appropriately according to unit/division standards.
b.
Incorporates knowledge of and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab test by reporting abnormal findings to the charge nurse/designee.
a. Identifies needs and documents plan for routine patient and family education.
b. Under direction of RN, teaches patient/families.
c. Provides written resource materials.
d. Documents instruction and patient/family responses to educational activities.
e. Evaluates need for further instruction based on patient/family responses; seeks assistance of resource person as needed.
Performs appropriately in emergency situations:
Code 99, Fire, Disaster, Code 13.
Customer Service:
Commitment to Co-Workers:
Communication Etiquette:
Self Management:
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients.
In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.
QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current Maryland license in good standing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Life Support Certification:
Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Education/Knowledge
Attained Level:
Entry Level
Applicable Experience
Experience (years): Required: 1 year
Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology
Standard Office Equipment (list): Computer, facsimile, Answering Machine
Communication Skills & Abilities
Select highest applicable level:
Effective Oral/Written Skills and Provide Empathy
Bilingual:
Preferred Language:
Spanish
Problem Solving/Analytical Skills & Abilities
Technical:
Problems resolved through well-developed processes and procedures and requires basic scientific, mathematical or technical level training
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
