LPN II: 8 West Senior Specialty Unit / Full Time / Nights

Saint Francis Hospital - New Haven, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

New Haven, CT

5,001-10,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Saint Francis Health System involves administering nursing care to a designated group of patients in accordance with physician's orders, the nursing care plan, and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Scope of Practice. The LPN will work closely with registered nurses to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring that all care is tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of various disease states and the ability to apply clinical pathways effectively. The LPN will perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties, including data collection, medication administration, and patient education, while adhering to hospital policies and procedures. In this role, the LPN will be responsible for gathering and documenting patient data, implementing care plans, and evaluating patient progress. The position requires effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. The LPN will also facilitate patient teaching and discharge planning, ensuring that patients understand their care and follow-up needs. The LPN must demonstrate a sound knowledge base relevant to their specialty area, considering the patient's age and psychosocial factors. Additionally, the LPN will support unit and hospital goals through participation in performance improvement and educational activities, and will be expected to attend mandatory in-services to meet unit education standards. This position is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act, meaning that the LPN may be subject to drug testing and other regulations related to safety-sensitive roles. The LPN will work in a dynamic environment, requiring the ability to adapt to changing conditions and make decisions based on general instructions from supervisors. The role does not involve direct supervision of others but may involve leading peers in the same work performed. The LPN will work directly with patients and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and nursing care plan.
• Consults with registered nurse to plan patient care.
• Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties including data collection.
• Documents nursing process and care clearly, consistently, and accurately.
• Facilitates patient teaching and implements discharge planning.
• Makes appropriate referrals based on patient needs.
• Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit education standards.
• Accurately completes variance reports.
• Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of a state approved Licensed Practical Nurse program or registered nurse coursework approved by the Board of Nursing as practical nurse equivalency.
• Valid State of Oklahoma LPN License.
• 0 - 6 months related experience.
• Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
• IV therapy medication administration as guided by hospital policy.