LPN - Telemetry job at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette

Lafayette General Medical Center is currently interviewing LPN - Telemetry on Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:25:13 GMT. The licensed practical nurse provides nursing care... The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of the Registered Nurse Obtains information to...

LPN - Telemetry

Location: Lafayette Louisiana

Description: Lafayette General Medical Center is currently interviewing LPN - Telemetry right now, this job will be placed in Louisiana. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The licensed practical nurse provides nursing care according to the physician’s orders and in conformance with the ANA Standards of Practice and Care, ANA Code of Ethics, unit specific standards, patient care policies and procedures, unit specific policies and procedures, and the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Obtains info! rmation to contribute to an accurate and current patient asses! sment, patient care plan, and discharge plan
• Delivers compassionate care to patients and supports members of the patient’s family
• Includes the patient and caregivers in this process to obtain accurate information/history and contributes to the RN’s assessment
• Evaluates the patient’s needs, reports findings in a timely manner, evaluates the patient frequently to determine changes in conditions/needs, and performs basic nursing monitoring skills, as well as contributes to a current patient assessment â€" I&O, IV, VS
• Gathers information appropriately using sound nursing assessment skills, proper interviewing techniques, and collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team in discharge planning
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of current standards of practice
• Accurately performs current practice standards and performs basic nursing skills in a competent manner
• Administers medication correctly and carries out! orders promptly
• Is responsible for accurately documenting patient care in a timely manner being attentive to detail when documenting procedures, medications, IV maintenance, and abnormal findings
• Should demonstrate knowledge of disease process, recognizes abnormal conditions, and reports valid patient care conditions and changes
• Provides patient care in an organized manner, utilizing knowledge of nursing process â€" assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations
• Under the direction of the RN, the LPN will interpret the information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to the age-specific needs
• Provides individualized health education to the patient and caregivers to specifically meet the patient’s needs related to the current diagnoses
• The education process is from admission through discharge and includes all age groups pertaining to the patient population served
• Provides care in a ! safe and therapeutic environment
• Performs other duties as requ! ired

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Maintains current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana
• CPR Certification
• IV therapy

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must comply with all Standards of Behavior
• Adhere to all requirements, policies, procedures and mandatory training as identified by LGMC.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Computer
• Various types of medical instruments & equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Medium Work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor constitutes a maximum lift of 21-50 pounds on occasion and/or a maximum lift of 11-25 pounds on a frequent basis
• May be required to assist in the turning, lifting, or moving patients as well as walking about from patients’ rooms, as well as to and from various hospital areas

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This job starts available on: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:25:13 GMT

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