LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Staff Nurse

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Overview

The practice of nursing by a Licensed Practical Nurse is defined as the performing of selected tasks and sharing of responsibility under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, perform selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the RN in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by:
  • Collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner, including:
  • Observation about condition or change in patient status
  • Signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status
• Participate in the development of the patient's care plan.
• Participate in delegating and giving direct care based on priority of needs and established goals.
• Providing an environment conductive to safety and health.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care.
• Communicate nursing interventions and responses to care to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Under the direction of the RN, perform patient-related activities, medication administration, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Support and participate in quality initiatives.
• Maintain accountability for professional competency. Demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking to promote optimal patient care.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• State of CT LPN License
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• CPR certified
• CPI certified
• Ability to read and write English with a command of verbal English
• Ability to work well and collaboratively with other members of the health care team
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility
• Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements (e.g., blood borne pathogens); physical requirements include lifting and pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers, standing, and walking
• May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements
• Ability to meet the care needs of the patient populations served

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care