LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Staff Nurse

SCOPE OF POSITION:

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. This includes:

* Observation about condition or change in patient status

* Signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status

* Participate in the development of the patients 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.

* Communicating 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, therapeutic treatments, which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.

* Supports and participates in quality initiatives.

* Maintains accountability for professional competency. Demonstrates 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 i.e., 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.