- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Practical Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.
- Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, weight, height, and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.
- Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.
- Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.
- Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.
- Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output.
- Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
- Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with RN.
- Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients
- Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills.
- Document/maintain patient record as appropriate.
- Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique.
- Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift.
- Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN.
- Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and legible manner.
- Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions.
- Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries.
- Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.
- Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
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Student Practical Nurse Associate, Complex Medical Unit - Knoxville, United States - Covenant Health
Description
Position Summary:
Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
ResponsibilitiesMinimum Education:
Student in an accredited licensed practical nursing education program. Student currently be enrolled in an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
CPR required.
Student Practical Nurse Associate, Complex Medical Unit professionals in Knoxville
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