LPN - Nursery - FT WEO Nights at Johnson Regional Medical Center

Clarksville, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Neonatal Resuscitation, Fetal Monitoring, Postpartum Education, Pain Management, Medication Administration, Assessment Skills, Interdisciplinary Communication, Cultural Competence, Safety Practices, Documentation Standards, Technical Skills, Growth and Development Knowledge, Emergency Response, Flexibility, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: LPN - Nursery Department Supervised by: Director Job Summary: Provides direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery and Postpartum setting. Provides observation and assists with planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition including: follow-up assessment findings and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all Maternal-Child Health departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Able to receive and assist with neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to AHA/AAP guidelines under the direct supervision of an RN. Ability to function in Level 1 Nursery care and stabilization of newborn prior to transfer. Ability to provide care for a mother-baby couplet in a room-in environment. Ability to scrub for Cesarean Section. Attend training unless previously trained. Ability to conduct antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum shift observations under the direct supervision of an RN. Ability to accurately place fetal monitor with understanding of cardiac activity with ultrasound transducer and contraction activity with Toco transducer. Ability to provide postpartum and newborn education. Ability to provide all aspects of stable postpartum and newborn care including but not limited to: fundal massage, bleeding assessment, maternal and neonatal vitals, newborn bathing, and breastfeeding assistance. Documents according to standards. Demonstrates ability, under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and procedures. Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians. Meets current documentation standards and policies. Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Performs other duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice. Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled. Attends 12 staff meetings annually or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Attends mandatory drills as needed. Requirements Regulatory Requirements: · Graduate of an accredited LPN program. · Current LPN licensure within the state of Arkansas. · Current BLS certification. Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Certification. Language Skills: · Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. · Additional languages preferred. Skills: · Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands: · Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. · This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery and Postpartum setting, including observation and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient conditions and participates in performance improvement activities.