Licensed Practical Nurse-ORTHO-FT/7:00A-7:30P
Company: Luminis Doctors Community Medical Center
Location: Lanham
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Position Objective:Contributes to the provision of high-quality,
cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect
patient care and by effectively collaborating with other members of
the health care team. The LPN contributes to the nursing process in
a team relationship with the Registered Nurse.Essential Job
Duties:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Provides direct care to patients and families in a culturally,
developmentally, and appropriate manner.
- Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data
and identify learning needs according to established standards and
policies.
- Collaborates with the health care team in developing and
individualizing a plan of care for each patient in accordance with
established standards, appropriate prioritization of
problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
- Efficiently implements the patient's plan of care in accordance
with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain
management, and other unit or initiative-specific skills.
- Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on
patient and/or environmental changes. Acts as a patient 1:1 sitter
as needed.
- Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of
care, making recommendations for revision to the health care team
based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
- Consistently communicates changes in patient status to the
appropriate members of the health care team.
- Participates in QI, CPI, and risk management activities at the
unit, department, or organizational level.
- Participates in unit shared governance according to
departmental standards.
- Participates in the education and orientation of new staff;
evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care
outcomes.Educational/Experience Requirements:
- Successful completion of the LPN IV Medication Course and the
NLM Medication Exam.
- HS diploma/equivalentPreferred Educational/Experience
Requirements
- Current enrollment in LPN to BSN Bridge Program
- Two years Nursing Rehab and/or Skilled Nursing experience
- Long Term Acute Care Hospital experience (LTACH)
RequiredLicense/Certifications:
- Adherence to credentialing requirements of DCMC as stated in
the nursing bylaws.
- Current licensure as a practical nurse by the Maryland Board of
Nursing.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Providers BLS.
- NRP (Nurse Residency Program) is preferred within 1 year of
employment at LHDCMCWorking Conditions, Equipment, Physical
Demands:There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this
position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.Physical
Demands:Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up
to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The physical
demands and work environment that have been described are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.The above job description is an overview of the
functions and requirements for this position. This document is not
intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and
requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other
duties as deemed necessary.
Keywords: Luminis Doctors Community Medical Center, Washington DC , Licensed Practical Nurse-ORTHO-FT/7:00A-7:30P, Healthcare , Lanham, DC
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