Practice Nurse LPN

Overview

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Responsibilities and Qualifications

OverviewThe Practical Nurse LPN administers nursing care under the supervision of a provider and participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care while ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of patients. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and other assessments as required by site), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Performs duties as established by licensure and the state of practice's State Board of Nursing. Reports to the Manager or Supervisor

Qualifications:

Because you're committed to excellence, you understand the importance of being properly prepared for your role at Mercy. That's why you'll bring to your role the right set of qualifications:

ResponsibilitiesExpert Assistance to the Provider: Uses the appropriate policy, protocols, standards of practice within the scope of practice. Escorts the patient from the reception area to the exam room, communicating with patient to determine reason for visit and chief complaint/symptoms and documents same. Obtains appropriate vital signs (B/P, temp, pulse, respiration, Wt. & Ht). Obtains length, weight, & head circumference on all pediatric patients and records on growth chart. Verifies immunization status on all pediatric patients. Verifies tetanus status on all patients presenting with injury or break in skin integrity. Verifies and/or updates patient's problem and medication list and asks patient if he/she needs any refills. Verifies allergies at every visit and updates the chart as needed. May pull samples at provider direction for them to dispense and logs samples in chart and sample log. Recognizes limitations and seeks additional assistance if necessary. Interprets changes in patient conditions and monitoring data, including, vital signs, lab, diagnostic tests and monitor readings and reporting as needed.Support: Performs appropriate screening tests before provider sees the patient, i.e. visual acuity on patient with eye injury; O2 Sat on patients with respiratory or cardiac complaints, UA on patient with urinary complaints, etc., and verifies that all test results are on the chart before provider sees the patient, i.e., lab, x-ray, consults, etc. Prepares the patient for exam. i.e., pap smear, breast exam, wound monitoring, etc. along with items needed to complete the exam. Administers injections as ordered, performs breathing treatments, EKGs, PFTs, and ear wash as ordered. Performs dressing changes, suture removal and simple wound care as ordered by the provider. Assists the provider with procedures and obtains appropriate consents to include ABNs if indicated.Expert Care: Obtains, verifies and implements provider orders and nursing interventions within the scope of practice. Documents the patient's response to procedures, therapies, medications and interventions. Demonstrates or develops proficiency in performing and/or assisting in procedures and therapies according to policy and procedures.Documentation: Ensures that the patient record reflects the plan of care, patient care delivered and the status during his or her care and discharge. Presents accurate, detailed phone information per defined protocols to include patient name, telephone number, provider name, date & time of call, name of person calling and their relationship to patient, clearly defined patient need, list of allergies, pharmacy name and phone number, etc. Pulls chart, attaches message and gives to provider. Handles urgent messages immediately. Handles non-emergent messages per provider protocol. Ensures that the information is legible, concise, accurate, objective and timely, while meeting organizational standards.Leadership: Participates in the PI process and identifies opportunities to improve patient care delivery, including collecting data, monitoring and implementing changes. Enhances the learning opportunities of other staff and effectively contributes to the orientation of team members. Directs and coordinates assignments and care given by team members based on staff competencies, experience, and scope of responsibility.Patient Education: Obtains education documents as approved by the provider and giving to patient, parent, or family member. Documents in medical record all education provided. Communicates with patient regarding instructions from the provider and documents that communication. Communicates effectively with patient/family member test preparation requirements, medication changes, etc.Manage the Plan of Care: Assists the provider with the development of the Plan of Care. Reports pertinent information to staff and provider in collaboration with the healthcare team to plan/provide patient care as evidence by documentation.

QualificationsEducation: Secondary.Licensure: Experience: Less than one year.Certifications: BLS Basic Life Support Within 3 Months Of Hire. LPN License Practical Nurse In State Of Practice.Other: Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills. The ability to operate various types of office equipment is preferred, including; computers, fax machine, printer, telephone, copy machine, etc.Preferred Education: Secondary and some post-secondary.Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: One to two years. Previous clinical experience.Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other:

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What Makes a Good Match for Mercy

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us, along with exceptional quality care. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care -- that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply.