Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: New Haven
Posted on: May 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day.
Directs and supervises the nursing care and all related activities
on the unit, assigned according to the policies and procedures of
Grimes Center and the State and Federal agents
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
1. Follows established standards of nursing practices and
implements facility policies and procedures. Interprets existing
policies and procedures to nursing assistants, residents, families
and physicians. Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal,
State and local regulations within the assigned unit.
2. Obtains report form nurse he/she is relieving and implements
appropriate follow-up action as necessary. Provides report to nurse
coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up
action if necessary.
3. Conducts resident rounds, directs care for C.N.A.s and reports
problems to nursing supervisor and initiates corrective action.
Reports changes in resident condition to Nursing Supervisor,
physician and responsible party. Takes action as necessary and
directed by nursing supervisor. May initiate ?life saving? measures
in an emergency situation. Is responsible for the safety of
residents under his/her supervision.
4. Prepares and assigns nursing assistant's assignments and duties.
Supervises all direct resident care, initiates corrective action as
necessary and explains all pertinent resident care.
5. Knowledgeably and competently performs basic nursing skills
including: administers and documents medications and treatments per
the physician's order and facility policy. Follows facility policy
and State Law when handling controlled drugs Admits, discharges and
transfers residents according to facility policy Coordinates the
admission/transfer/discharge of residents with physicians and other
departments as needed.
6. Performs data collection as directed by the registered nurse or
shift supervisor. Works with the registered nurse to develop an
accurate comprehensive care plan. Participates in resident care
conferences as assigned
7. Documents: medications administered or refused, effectiveness of
PRN medications, treatments administered, wound care given.
Documents general nursing notes as required to note resident's
condition, change in condition, unusual events and as regulatory
agencies, i.e. Medicare. Completeness documentation related to
resident's admission, transfer or discharge. Ensures C.N.A's have
completed documentation of resident care.
8. Counsels nursing assistants and recommends disciplinary action,
when necessary, to the Shift Supervisor Participates in the
employee evaluation process by providing information on the
clinical performance of certified nursing assistants to the Shift
Supervisor.
9. Other clinical duties: Checks emergency equipment and signs off
on emergency cart checklist Identifies safety hazards and initiates
corrective action immediately. Under the direction of the
registered nurse, has the ability to notify physician, when
necessary, of changes in residents' conditions, weight, medication
errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/X-ray
results, and any other unusual observations. Completes shift report
sheet in a thorough manner. Diligently practices infection control
according to facility policy Welcomes new staff on the unit and
acts as a preceptor when assigned. Obtains continuing education
relating to the resident population. Ability to observe all
facility safety policies and procedures. Ability to follow
Resident's Rights policies at all times.
10. Communication/Team Player/Attitude Ability to consistently work
cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families,
consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service
providers. Welcomes the new resident and family in a positive and
pleasant manner. Comes to work in a clean, neat uniform and
consistently present an appropreait4e professional appearance.
Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates
dependability and punctuality. Accepts assigned duties in a
cooperative manner. Performs other job related duties as directed
by the Nursing Supervisor and /or Nursing Administration
11. Chaperone: will be responsible to chaperone patients as
necessary to appointments and be in the room with them for certain
procedures, examinations and treatments. i.e. Pelvic examination;
Intravaginal physical therapy, Examination treatments, or
procedures of or involving the external genitalia (inclusive of
urinary catheterization); Examination, treatments, or procedures of
the female patient?s breast(s)Rectal examinations or treatments, or
procedures (inclusive of rectal tube insertion)
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of work experience in rehabilitative, psychiatric
or geriatric nursing preferred.
LICENSURE
A Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the
ability to maintain standards of care rendered at Grimes Center
accordance with the State of Connecticut Public Health Code, the
governing body of the facility and the State and Federal
agencies.
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , New Haven, Connecticut
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