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- Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
- Direct patient care is provided utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN at all times.
- Diagnostic test results are reviewed and abnormal results and changes in patient condition are reported to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members immediately.
- Prescribed medications, therapies and treatments are administered in accordance with practical nursing standards at all times.
- Patient medical records, notes and physician orders are accurately reviewed and maintained; All patient care activities are accurately documented in accordance with documentation standards at all times.
- Components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency are implemented to promote desired outcomes at all times.
- Assistance is provided with discharge planning and carrying out the patient's teaching plan under the direction of the RN at all times.
- The environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety is evaluated and maintained at all times.
- Compassionate basic nursing care is provided while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
- The execution patient's plan of care is effectively collaborated with the supervising RN at all times.
- Physicians, RNs and health care team members are effectively assisted with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
- As an advocate for the patient, supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
- Healthcare team members are sought out to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
- Active participation on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees is provided as requested; anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
- Outcomes of the team/committees' work are supported and put into practice; keeps informed of Unit initiatives.
- Assistance is provided with the orientation of new employees under the supervision of the RN as requested.
- Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
- Knowledge of unit based quality improvement initiatives is demonstrated at all times.
- Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives is provided by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
- Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when...
- Other duties as assigned are completed.
- None
- Graduate of Accredited LPN program High School
- Graduate of Accredited LPN program
- Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills and computer skills
- Licensed as LPN in state of Louisiana or work permit and BLS certification
Licensed Practical Nurse - Monroe, United States - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
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