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LPN Part-time Day Shift Hospital Based SNF

Wooster Community Hospital Health System • Part-time • Wooster, OH • $19 - $25 / hour • 2w ago

Licensed Practical Nurse-

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, competent and caring manner. Works under the direction of an RN and within the Nurse Practice Act to provide care via the applicable portions of the Nursing Process. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team. Acts in compliance with the hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Charge Nurse, RN staff

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed in the State of Ohio
Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

License in the State of Ohio
Long Term Care Experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be:

Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment
Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks
Required to take "on call" status
Reassigned to another nursing unit to provide nursing care within current job description
Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy

POSITION EXPECTATIONS: All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential.

Leadership

Embraces teamwork by adhering to Nursing Practice Model
Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude
Demonstrates professional behavior and competent nursing practice
Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills
Participates in the implementation of the nursing process within the scope of LPN practice

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Communication

Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families
Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digital
Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team
Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations
Utilizes strategies to foster positive communication
Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate channels of communication.
Participates in team collaboration/huddles
Reports critical information to RN
Interact with clinical students in a positive, productive manner

Operations

Maintains appropriate clinical skills:

Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act
Under direction of RN, performs data collection and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to team leader/Clinical Coordinator in timely manner
Reviews plan of care developed by RN Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator
Under direction of the RN, provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, patient/family need, and medication using available teaching resources
Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills
Other duties as assigned by management team

Administers medication safely:

Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration
Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis
Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation)
Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling
Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication

Participates in huddles and patient rounds to:

Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards met
Evaluate the care provided according to standards and evidence based practice
Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care
Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction
Evaluate adherence to documentation of care

Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.
Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

Customer Service

Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer interactions internal and external.
Assess customer satisfaction when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problems

Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s compliance
Develop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction

Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversation) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution

Staff Development / Personal Growth

In conjunction with the Department Director, Clinical Specialist and/or Educator:

Function as a mentor, seeking learning opportunities for students
Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and career goals
Demonstrate professional development by attending conferences, participating in committees/unit projects
Demonstrate professional growth by maintaining awareness of changes in nursing practice/evidenced based nursing care
Accept feedback as opportunity for growth
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures, practices, changes in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance, reading of communication, required hospital education, discussion with departmental leadership and peers.

Performance Improvement

Identify processes to be improved and communicate to management team. Assists in data collection as directed.
Participates on at least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or hospital based
Develop and maintain awareness of, CMS (Centers for Medicare Services) and other required quality and safety measures
Develop and maintain ongoing understanding of nursing best practices for the types of patients for whom care is provided

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY

Dependent upon department and the population served:

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Identifies physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at discharge
Teaches patient about one item at a time
Repeats instructions several times
Speaks slowly and distinctly when talking to the patient

Unit Specific Requirements:

Transitional Care Unit LPN

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provide and document the care of rehabilitation patient under the direction of the RN.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

One year experience in rehab nursing or long term care is preferred

Additional Position Expectations

Demonstrates basic knowledge of rehab nursing
Demonstrates basic knowledge and care of stroke patients
Demonstrates accuracy in documenting MDS

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7a-7:30p 24 hours/week
7a-7:30p 24 hours/week

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