LPN - FULL TIME - DAY - SURREY PLACE NURSING

Company: St. Luke's Hospital
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

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. Is 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.

Principle Accountabilities: % of Time Spent

1. Directs all care to team members. (5%)

a. Assists with scheduling/coordinating treatments with all disciplines

2. Acts as resident liaison and advocate. (5%)

3. Assures proper documentation (20%)

a. Monthly summaries

b. Care Plans

c. MDS d. Narcotic CTS.

e. Documentation assessments.

4. Participates in discharge planning. 10%

a. Attends care plan meetings

b. Identifies home educational needs.

c. Instructs and educates residents/significant other to diet meals, activities, etc.

5. Assures orders are processed as follows (6%)

a. Checks and signs off orders

b. Accepts telephone orders from MD/s offices

c. Processes monthly orders

6. Makes initial and continuous resident assessment: (6%)

a. Communicates the interpretation of lab data, EKG's, etc.

b. Consults with doctor

c. Makes residents rounds

d. Manages residents in house transfer through system e. Reviews drug therapy f. Assess ADL's g. Coordinates administering of treatments between disciplines.

7. Coordinates all aspects of resident care, including planning, intervention, education and evaluation: (20%) a.Inserts/maintains NG tube

b.Performs IV insertions, trouble shooting, maintenance

c. Performs suture removal

d.Performs drain removal/maintains drains

e.Participates in stat team response f.Participates in all fire drills g.Provides resident education h.Conducts resident care conferences

i.Draws labs/specimen collection

j.Performs EKG's k.Performs CAPD

l.Administers respiratory treatment's, ie: pulse oximetry, Nebs, oxygen m.Assist residents with ADL's, treatment ambulation

n. Shift report o.Knowledge of accessing variety of central lines

8. Performs other resident care activities to include: (10%)

a.Applying slings/binders/braces

b.V.S.

c.Sterile/aseptic dressing changes

d.Insertion of Foley catheters e.Complex skin care

f.Giving enemas g.Maintains a restraint-free facility

h. Checks emergency equipment

I.Collects CQI data

j. Measures for/applies TED hose

k.Assist with feeding.

l.Suctioning

9.Performs supervisory duties. (10%)

a. Supervises care team members

b.Supervises students

c.Interprets Surrey Place policy for team members d.Participates in various nursing or interdisciplinary. committees PRN

e.Assists in providing adequate staffing

f. Participates in rounds

g. Participates with standards development

10.Oversees the education of staff (5%)

a.Develops and educates staff b.Orients new employees c.Participates in performance monitoring (peer review)

d.Maintains core and unit specific competencies

11. Performs other duties as assigned. (3%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.

Current licensure as a practical nurse in the State of Missouri.

Successful completion of a State Board approved IV course of instruction within 6 months of employment. The assessment, care and treatment provided by the staff will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. The staff is competent to care for patient age groups including the adult and geriatric patient.

Employee 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. Verbal 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.

MISSION

Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke’s is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.

VISION

As an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.

CORE VALUES

Human Dignity

We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.

Compassion

We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.

Justice

We honor each person’s rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.

Excellence

We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.

Stewardship

We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.

FACES - Friendly - Available - Caring - Efficient - Safe Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers.

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