Job Description
Description Summary:
Assists the professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews information on the patient record.
- Identifies and documents physiological needs of the patient after conference with the RN.
- Discusses psychosocial needs of the patient with the RN.
- Reviews and revises the plan of care of assigned patients.
- Participates in patient care and planning with the RN.
- Plans care to be given setting priorities and delivering in an organized manner.
- Notifies RN of any change in patient status and response to treatments.
- Demonstrates effective knowledge and accuracy in the administration of medications.
- Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
- Documents the effectiveness of nursing care given.
- Identifies areas of weakness and formulates objectives to improve self.
- Reports deficiencies as observed to improve nursing care.
- Initiates appropriate charges and utilizes supplies efficiently.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship with medical staff that promotes patient well-being.
- Responds willingly to requests for help from coworkers.
- Arrives on duty promptly.
- Adheres to mealtime and break schedules.
- Participates in problem-solving activities.
- Incorporates patient care to assure that patients receive scheduled treatments and tests.
- Respects policies and procedures of department/unit.
- Maintains harmonious working relations with other departments.
- Documents growth-producing professional efforts.
- Attains continuing education hours to maintain licensure.
- Performs delegated nursing procedures after instruction and certification.
- Maintains current CPR certification and informs Nurse Manager
Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience:
- Six months of hospital experience required.
- Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
- Current New Mexico LPN license required.
- BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)
- Must be able to pass LPN skills competency checklist applicable to area.
- LPN IV Therapy Certification preferred.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Job Tags
Daily paid, Relief, Shift work