Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job ID: REF28351Y
Area of Interest: Nursing
Location: Easton,MD US
Hours of Work: M-F 8:30A-5P, 1-2 Sats/Month 8:15A-11AM
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
JOB SUMMARY:
Demonstrates the ability to administer safe, competent nursing care. Practices with a limited degree of independence in judgment and decision making with actions and practice supervised by an RN. Direct and indirect activities are incorporated to facilitate this process, both within the unit and interdepartmentally. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Provides quality nursing care for assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN); practices in accordance with ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics.
2. Receives baseline and ongoing information regarding patient’s condition; accurately and efficiently reports patient’s progress to other health team members and documents these findings in the patient’s medical record.
3. Assists Staff Registered Nurse (RN) in the development of individualized patient plans of care and in revising the plans to meet changing patient needs.
4. Implements nursing measures to meet patient care needs; provides complete direct nursing care, including patient/family education, based on medical orders and patient plan of care.
5. Demonstrates knowledge and fundamental skills necessary to organize, prioritize, and delivery age specific care in a safe and appropriate environment under the guidance and supervision of the RN.
6. Assists Staff Registered Nurse in evaluating patient progress toward expected outcomes and the effectiveness of nursing care.
7. Correctly identifies patient or environmental emergency situations and actively participates in problem resolution.
8. Ensures accuracy in the medication process, including transport, storage, security, and/or administration of medications to include IV solutions.
9. Communicates in an effective and professional manner demonstrating respect for patients/families/significant others and other health team members.
10. Contributes to the development of positive interpersonal relations which supports the team approach.
11. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues.
12. Promotes and participates in activities which contribute to the successful achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives.
13. Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.
14. Offers consistent and visible support to team members.
15. Professional standards and current research/evidence-based practice drive decision-making.
16. Supports Shared Leadership and encourages staff participation on unit-based teams.
17. Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
18. Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Red (in the immediate area), Code Pink (when called), Code Yellow (when called).
19. Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
20. Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
21. Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Meets LPN licensing requirements to practice in the State of Maryland.
- Satisfactory completion of a Pharmacology course and demonstrated ability to administer medications.
- Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements.
- The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served.
- He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.