Licensed Practical Nurse Household

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager or Resident Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary household team, the Household Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Licensed Practical Nurses. The Household LPN functions as an independent clinician, while recognizing situations such as changes in stability or predictability, or care that falls outside the scope or competence of the LPN, requiring consultation or referral to another health care team member including a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).

The Household LPN assists residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs, consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Health Care (PHC) and established protocols. Participates in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing, and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for residents. The Household LPN is a member of the household team and works with the team to ensure that the abilities, preferences and routines of each resident are considered in decision making, and determining the order of the day.

The Household LPN collaborates with other members of the household care team to share tasks and duties as appropriate to ensure the functioning of the household. Participates in a variety of meetings including care conferences and assists with orientation of new staff and students as required. Responds and reports incidents according to established procedures and performs clerical duties, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN registrant. Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.

Demonstrated knowledge and competencies of a Licensed Practical Nurse as currently required by BCCNM. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and the public.

Ability to deal effectively with others.

Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.

Demonstrated ability to affectively model behaviours associated with the Home for Us model of care and mentor staff in the same.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.

Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.

Ability to apply and role model conflict resolution strategies.

Ability to prioritize and organize work.

Ability to teach and identify resident learning needs.

Direct Nursing Care:

Provides safe and respectful nursing care to an assigned group of residents by following established guidelines, policies, and procedures, adapting to individualized care plans as they evolve, prioritizing resident needs, and aligning care with the principles of the Home for Us model of care.

Performs nursing care and procedures and evaluates outcomes. Administers medications to assigned residents, according to established procedures, and monitors medication’s effects. Maintains communication with RN/RPN or other members of the interdisciplinary team as required.

Conducts head-to-toe assessments, monitors, and recognizes abnormal signs or symptoms including laboratory values, and communicates with the RN/RPN, if warranted. Consults other members of the interdisciplinary care team as required. Supports and partners with the RN/RPN in the care of patients/residents with instability or unpredictable outcomes.

Documents care provided, such as assessments, status, progress, treatments, changes in condition, medications administered and discharge planning, in…