LPN

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LPN is responsible to the Director of Nursing (DON), and Home of Hope, Inc. clients for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation or oversight of the Registered Nurse.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / STANDARDS:

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned client/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive client care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
• Assist in data collection on the Admission Data Record.
• Contribute to the development of the client/significant Individualized Habilitation Plans (IHP) based on the identified client problems/needs.
• Carry out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care administered relative to the client/ significant other identified problem/needs.
• Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
• Perform selected tasks related to client care and the client's environment in a safe manner.
• May be required to administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among client/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with client/significant other as reflected in the IHP.
• Review change of shift reports consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned clients.
• Effectively communicates clients changing needs and IHP among staff members.
• Report client needs/problems and observations regarding client's condition to the DON, registered nurse (RN) and physician.
• Communicate as needed with client/significant other information regarding IHP and therapeutic plans.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the client's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Provide client/significant other health teaching as delegated by and observed by the DON and/or RN.
• Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration, or discussion
• Document health teaching including client/significant other response to and their understanding of health teaching.
• Participate in staff development programs as evidenced by Team Member education record.
• Attend scheduled division/unit staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.

CLIENT SATISFACTION:

• Assist clients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.

TEAMWORK:

• Assist in the orientation/training of new staff members.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members.
• Assist other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.
• Recognize the need for variations in staffing and volunteer to fill open shifts.
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless client care.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the organization

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
• Follow proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.
• Record/report the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and remove any faulty equipment from service.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet client expectations.
• Take initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY:

• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of the System (education, organizing, and housekeeping, assisting others).
• Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Attend required annual in-service programs.
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.

ADHERENCE TO DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.
• Comply with the Home of Hope's infection control policies and procedures including Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and the Exposure Control Plan which reflects OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
• Adherence to Home of Hope's confidentiality agreement and conflict of interest policies.

CORE VALUES:

Every employee at Home of Hope represents the organization's values internally and to the public. As such, all employees' actions and decisions are expected to be consistent with the organization's core values at all times. Home of Hope's Core Values are:

• Client Centered Care: We are committed to making all decisions and performing all actions with the well-being of our clients as our primary focus, and to always putting our clients' interests ahead of our own.
• Accountability: We take personal responsibility, as an organization and as individuals, for our actions, hold each other accountable, and expect to be held accountable at any point throughout the year for our decisions and actions.
• Respect: While keeping the focus on the needs of our clients, we also commit to demonstrating mutual respect in communication and actions so that a positive environment for everyone is maintained.
• Excellence: We are committed to using established best practices, to evaluating effectiveness of our efforts, and to demonstrating a willingness to change current practices at any point based on evidence that change is needed.

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

1 Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. 2 Valid registration as an LPN in the State of Oklahoma 3 Current AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS)

EXPERIENCE:

1 One year experience in geriatric nursing and/or area of specialty preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting clients.
2. Incumbent must be capable of lifting 50 pounds at a minimum.
3. Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from clients and specimens in working environment.
4. Incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for own transportation.
5. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. (Rotate shifts, standby, and on-call)
6. Incumbent may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric, diminished, aging and deceased clients.
7. First Aid/CPR Training Required. This will include all aspects of completion with compressions on the floor or ground.
8. Required pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable cause Drug Screen.
9. Expected to learn and follow the Individual Plan (IP) of each client.

THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.

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