Licensed Practical Nurse-PC - Vinita, Oklahoma - LPN / LVN
Company: Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center
Location: Vinita
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nurse-PC - Vinita, Oklahoma
Duties
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is a member of the
healthcare team who demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide a
full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of
physical and/or behavioral problems. The LPN/LVN provides effective
education to patients and/or family members in relation to common
disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment
regimens. The LPN/LVN performs a variety of nursing skills specific
to the clinical needs of patients on the assigned work unit and
under the supervision of a registered nurse in a variety of
inpatient and outpatient locations. Works with the RN and/or MD/DO
to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or
Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to
acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care
delivery.
Nursing Practice/Technical Competence
1. Administers medications accurately and promptly under the
general supervision of a registered nurse.
2. Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions
caused by medications, treatments and procedures. Records and
reports these observations.
3. Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties and treatments
according to procedure under the direction of the professional
nurse in a timely manner.
4. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive
utilization of remaining time.
5. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, interacting
with patients, families, professionals and supportive personnel.
Organizes patient care assignments to meet the needs of the
patients.
6. Clearly demonstrates ability to comprehend, interpret, and
function within the individual's discipline as a licenses
practical/vocational nurse.
7. Participates in ongoing activities/education/certification
opportunities demonstrating personal accountability for owning
one's practice.
Observation, Reporting and Documentation
1. Identifies changes in patient condition, both physical and
emotional. Reports these in a timely manner and initiates
appropriate action.
2. Participates in Primary Care Team meetings.
3. Instructs patients and family members on principles of health,
self-care and protocols for treatments and/or medications. Utilizes
teaching materials to promote self-reliance and independence
including methods to prevent complications and facilitate recovery,
reinforces instruction provided by other health care
professionals.
4. Completes required patient care documentation and records
significant observations and actions utilizing the nursing process
in a clear and concise manner.
Maintaining a Safe and Therapeutic Environment
1. Maintains a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and adheres to
infection control guidelines.
2. Prevents injury to self and others by complying with established
safety procedures and uses proper body mechanics and transfer
techniques.
3. Participates in accomplishing unit maintenance tasks which
includes checking equipment to ensure that is functioning
safely.
4. Practices proper technique during sterile procedures.
5. Demonstrates safe work habits, identifies and immediately
reports any unsafe conditions to the registered nurse.
6. Identifies any life-threatening environmental hazards
immediately takes appropriate action, and reports findings to the
registered nurse.
7. Identifies potential risk and takes necessary precautions to
ensure the safety of the patient.8. Uses appropriate equipment for
appropriate activity.
Work Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible:No
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Licensed Practical Nurse-PC/PD508530
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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