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LPN 1070 4 North- Orthopedic Medical **Schedule:** PRN Type additional details specific to position and/or department. **About the Position** A “Licensed Practical Nurse” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who functions at the direction of the Registered Nurse, Physician, Osteopathic Physician, and Podiatrist in performance of activities requiring special knowledge or skill. **Overview of Responsibilities** * ​Demonstrates the ability to work independently within scope of practice. * In collaboration with and at the direction of the RN, works well with the multidisciplinary team. * Uses appropriate resources – Primary RN, Charge Nurse, Unit Director, Directors, House Supervisor, Pharmacy, etc. * Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime. * Compliant with attendance policy. * Offers assistance to the team to maintain unit productivity – asks, “What may I do to help you leave on time?” * Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime. * Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes. * Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively report changes. * Documentation is accurate, precise, and thorough and meets department and regulatory standards, including date, time, signature, and RBV (read back and verified) for orders. * Documentation is up-to-date and concurrently charted in “real time.” * Documentation is consistently legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated. * Documentation contains only hospital-approved abbreviations. * Documentation portrays the patient’s condition (tells the story in sequential order). * Documents changes in patient condition and responses to interventions. * Documents communications with physicians and/or other members of the healthcare team. * Uses quantifiable tools to document pain (Lichert & Wong Scales) and follow-up intervention responses. * Documents safety risks. * Documents observational and purposeful rounding. * Demonstrates competence in utilization of all EMR and resource systems. * Completes medication reconciliation. * Accountable for maintaining privacy of medical records and patient information. * Anticipates the needs of customers and responds to questions, concerns, and needs in a timely manner. * Performs rounding, bedside report, and hand-off. * As directed by the RN, involves customers in the daily plan of care and utilizes communication boards in patient rooms. * Promotes a healing and supportive environment, which may include: therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aromatherapy, quiet environment, eliminating offensive odors, soothing room environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.). * Communicates in a constructive and professional manner in all interactions. * Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC). * Accommodates the cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs of customers. * Approaches customers when they appear dissatisfied or in need of other assistance and immediately facilitates service recovery efforts. * Explains things in a way the patient understands. * Responds to call lights within nursing’s goal time frame. * Supports methods to keep noise at a minimum. * Seeks methods to control patient’s pain. * Describes new medications to the patient. * Describes medication side effects. * Performs the following under the direction of the RN: * Appropriately recognizes and reports abnormal assessment data. * Collaborates with RN to create an appropriate plan of care. * Effectively carries out the plan of care. * Recognizes success of or modifies the plan of care. * Anticipates and meets the holistic needs of customers. * Applies skillful reasoning to the Nursing Process. * At the direction of the RN, initiates nursing protocols and standing orders as condition dictates. * Appropriately communicates patient condition to the RN. * Shift report is thorough, timely, and gives an accurate health picture. * Accurately and appropriately reports patient changes. * Competent in required clinical skills as evidenced through: * Identifies and utilizes appropriate Fall precautions and other safety measures. * Utilizes Independent Double Check with high-alert medications. * Ensures safety by utilizing the five rights of medication administration. * Does not override safety mechanisms with medication administration. * In collaboration with the RN, educates customers using the “teach-back” method. * Volunteers and actively participates in committees as assigned. * Maintains annual competencies, licensure, and/or certifications and continuing education. * Serves as a resource and mentor to the team. * Provides best-practice by following hospital standards of care, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. * Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations, using good judgment and tact. * Takes all assignments/alterations in schedule and makes the best of their workday. * Participates in staff meetings and unit updates. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. **Education & Experience** * Minimum education required: Graduation from accredited practical nurse program (PN). * Minimum experience preferred: 1 year experience working as an LPN in healthcare setting. **Licensure & Certification** * Minimum certification required: Licensure in state of Indiana as a Practical Nurse; BLS certification