LPN - PRN - DAY SHIFT - Surrey Place Nursing

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DescriptionnSummary: Performs the primary functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Performs the primary functions of a registered professional in evaluating  a designated group of residents in accordance with all established Nursing standards and hospital policies.nIs responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment on the unit and for promoting Team work with all members of the health care team. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.nJob Duties: 1. Directs all care to team members  5%a. Assists with scheduling/coordinating treatments with all disciplinesn2. Acts as resident liaison and advocate. 5%n3. Assures proper documentation 20%a. Monthly summariesb. Care Plansc. MDSd. Narcotic  CTS.e. Documentation assessments.n4. Participates in discharge planning 10%a. Attends care plan meetingsb. Identifies home educational needs.c. Instructs and educates residents/significant other to diet meals, activities, etc.n5. Assures orders are processed as follows 6%a. Checks and signs off ordersb. Accepts telephone orders from MD/s officesc. Processes monthly ordersn6. Makes initial and continuous resident assessment: 6%a. Communicates the interpretation of lab data, EKGu2019s, etc. b. Consults with doctorc. Makes residents roundsd. Manages residents in house transfer through systeme. Reviews drug therapy f. Assess ADLu2019sg. Coordinates administering of treatments between disciplines. 7. Coordinates all aspects of resident care, including planning, intervention, education and evaluation: 20%a. Inserts/maintains NG tubeb. Performs IV insertions, trouble shooting, maintenancec. Performs suture removald. Performs drain removal/maintains drainse. Participates in stat team responsef. Participates in all fire drillsg. Provides resident educationh. Conducts resident care conferencesi. Draws labs/specimen collectionj. Performs EKGu2019sk. Performs CAPDl. Administers respiratory treatmentu2019s, ie: pulse oximetry, Nebs, oxygenm. Assist residents with ADLu2019s, treatment ambulation n. Shift reporto. Knowledge of accessing variety of central lines 8. Performs other resident care activities to include: 10%a. Applying slings/binders/bracesb. V.S.c. Sterile/aseptic dressing changesd. Insertion of Foley catheterse. Complex skin caref. Giving enemasg. Applies restraintsh. Checks emergency equipmentI. Collects CQI dataj. Measures for/applies TED hosek. Assist with feeding.l. Trach care/suctioningn9. Performs supervisory duties 10%a. Supervises care team membersb. Supervises studentsc. Interprets Surrey Place policy for team membersd. Participates in various nursing or interdisciplinary. committees PRNe. Assists in providing adequate staffingf. Participates in roundsg. Participates with standards developmentn10. Oversees the education of staff 5%a. Develops and educates staffb. Orients new employeesc. Participates in performance monitoring (peer review)d. Maintains core and unit specific competenciesn11. Performs other duties as assigned. 3%nThe most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.nEducationnCurrent licensure as a practical nurse in the State of Missouri.nSuccessful completion of a State Board approved IV course of instruction within 6 months of employment.nExperiencenLong-term and or Medicare experience helpful.nWorking ConditionsnEmployee is required to stand and walk frequently (34-66% of the time). Employee must lift/carry frequently Employee may be required to lift over 100 lbs with assistance. Employee is frequently required to bend, squat, kneel and reach forward occasionally (1-33% of the time). Employee is required to use one or both hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation. Employee is occasionally exposed to the following environmental conditions: Temperature changes, dust, noise, fumes, electrical hazards, and CRT terminal work.  Employee may be exposed to blood/air borne pathogens.nVerbal and cognitive abilities are necessary. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required. Speech, hearing and visual acuity are essential. Work shifts may vary to meet specific patient care demands.  Employee must demonstrate an ability to work with people tactfully and exhibit qualities of sound judgment.nJob Relationships: Member of a comprehensive healthcare team, including other healthcare providers, the patient, the patientu2019s family and significant others.nMission/ValuesnMISSION nFaithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Lukeu2019s is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.nUsing talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.n nVISIONnAs an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.n nCORE VALUESnHuman DignitynWe accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.n nCompassionnWe respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.n nJusticenWe honor each personu2019s rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.n nExcellencenWe set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.n nStewardshipnWe use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.n nFACES - Friendly - Available - Caring - Efficient - Safe Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers.

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