lpn inpatient - San Francisco, United States - University of New Mexico - Hospitals

Description

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.


Department:
MDC - Medical


FTE:
0.05
Casual Pool (as needed)

Shift:
Rotating


Position Summary:
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.


Detailed responsibilities:
PATIENT CARE - The following duties are performed under the direction of an RN:
PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
TRAINING - Participate in orientation and evaluation of new personnel
MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
PATIENT CARE - Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain appropriate PAR levels
PATIENT CARE - Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures
PATIENT CARE - Identify and assess clinical situations beyond their scope and promptly notifies a nurse and/or physician
PATIENT CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, I.V. setup, catheterization, apply cardiac monitor and other duties as assigned under the supervision of RN or attending physician as requested
MEDICATION - Administer medications and monitors results, excluding IV medications, via the Seven Rights and documents and communicate clinical findings

Qualifications


Education:

Essential:
Program Graduate
Training

Education specialization:

Essential:
LPN Accredited Program Graduate
Complete Organization IV Education & Training Program


Experience:

Essential:
No minimum experience required


Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo


Credentials:

Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Licensed Practical Nurse in NM or recip agreement


Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.


Working conditions:

Essential:

Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A


Department:
Licensed Practical Nurse