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GENERAL SUMMARY:
The LPN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide not only professional but exceptional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles while upholding Beaumont mission and vision, code of ethics and other policies. He/she demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and is responsible for continuing personal education, mentoring peers and educating patients/residents and families. The clinical nurse effectively communicates to promote efficient operation of the unit and to contribute to positive patient/resident outcomes while maintaining a positive attitude, respect, responsiveness, courtesy and professional appearance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Uses a systematic approach to collect both physiological and psychological data of the patient/resident.
- Analyzes the assessment data using clinical judgment to determine appropriate nursing diagnoses.
- Identifies measurable and achievable goals for each patient/resident using information discovered with assessment and diagnoses to develop a nursing plan of care.
- Implements the plan and then continuously re-evaluates the patient/resident status and nursing care to make any necessary modifications to provide the most effective plan of care.
- Communicates documentation in the patient/resident record in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Maintains competency in EMR.
- Communicates to promote collegiality and to contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Collaborates with patient/resident, family and colleagues through effective communication to achieve positive patient/resident outcomes. Communicates patient/resident outcomes and changes to multidisciplinary team.
- Assigns appropriate tasks to unlicensed staff. The nurse also provides follow-up ensuring that the tasks were completed correctly and in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrates individual ownership and accountability but also is a great team player. Motivates fellow employees to exceed patient/resident care standards.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and utilizes findings to improve nursing practice.
- Administers and documents medication in accordance with established standards, making certain that the Medication Administration Record (MAR) is complete. Ensures that medications are administered in a two (2) hour time frame and that all patients/residents have received their appropriate medication.
- Documents in the patient/resident record as appropriate including nursing interventions, nursing notes and all other pertinent problems patient/resident may be experiencing.
- Makes rounds on the unit every 2 hours or more as needed and instructs CNA's on patient/resident care issues.
- Stays up to date with current facility initiatives and incorporates evidence based practice into patient/resident care.
- Provides support to peers, by sharing knowledge and teaching in a professional caring manner.
- Provides patients/residents and families with appropriate education materials and information pertinent to the individual's needs.
- Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting.
- Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into practice.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
A. Education / Training:
* Graduate of an approved LPN program
B. Work Experience:
* Experience in Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care preferred
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
* Active, valid Michigan nursing license
* Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
D. Other Qualifications:
* Completes all mandatory training/education/competencies required for job classification