SAH LPN-LVN

Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in direct and indirect patient care and health teaching to the full extent of his/her generic and continuing education competence and experience.

This position may delegate duties to other caregivers as required/permitted and will consistently provide appropriate supervision.

Works with other staff members to meet the goals objectives and standards of the unit and contributes to the attainment of divisional and system wide foals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the assessment of the patient's health status by collecting and recording data from documented information observation patient/significant other interview and other health professionals.
• Participates in the nursing diagnosis and patient needs based on assessment data. Includes physical psychosocial cultural educational and spiritual needs as applicable.
• Participates in the identification of expected patient outcomes/goals.
• Participates in the initiation of discharge planning on admission in collaboration with the patient/significant other and the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Participates in the review and revision of the discharge plan as needed.
• Documents planned patient discharge instructions and services on the discharge instruction sheet. Completes patient referral form nursing information for patients receiving post discharge services.
• Provides input into patient or caregiver learning needs. Documents an educational plan that demonstrates consideration of the patients age cognitive level culture and preferred method of learning i.e. printed matter videos and/or demonstration.
• Documents patient response to interventions/nursing care.
• Includes patient and/or significant other in planning for care.
• Administers all therapeutic interventions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Administers medication accurately observing patient response as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and the lack of negative outcomes.
• Performs limited I.V. therapy procedures.
• Assists Licensed Independent Practitioners with treatments procedures and special tests as required.
• May delegate selected patient care activities to other licensed practical nursing staff and/or unlicensed personnel. Delegation is appropriate to the level of training and competence of staff and the patient need.
• Responds promptly professionally and calmly to emergency situations.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Demonstrates effective communications methods and skills utilizing appropriate reporting channels.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and acts as a preceptor when assigned. Completes orientation paperwork for new staff as outlined in hospital procedures.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.


• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Patient care experience preferred
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
• The individual must support the mission vision and goals of Saint Anne's Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
• Adheres to change control processes.
• Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly responsive service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the Saint Anne's Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains and fosters an organized clean and safe work environment.
• Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
• Maintains a collaborative team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books bulletin boards posted notices and reads and responds to e-mails on a regular basis.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies equipment time etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings conferences seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches demonstrates Standard of Respect and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism tolerance civility and acceptance toward all employees patients and visitors.
• Maintains regular reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of School of Practical Nursing
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Basic Life Support Certifcation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

• Stand / walk
• Use hands to finger feel reach with hands climb or balance
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
• Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

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The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

• Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions
• Risk of Electrical Shock
• Exposure to flammable explosive gases
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Exposure to dust or other irritants
• Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
• Exposure to a moderate level of noise

Vision Requirements:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

• Safety eye glasses
• Face shields
• Surgical mask
• Surgical gown
• Gloves

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: SEIUSA

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