LPN- Neuro (Inpatient) 8C
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional
nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of
care to patients through the application of the nursing
process.
Qualifications:
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Current licensure in good standing
as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois upon
hire.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential
functions of the position.
- Work may occasionally require travel to other Carle Health
facilities/hospitals.
- Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Basic
computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and
web browser. Multicultural sensitivity. Critical thinking skills
using independent judgement in making decisions.
Essential Functions:
- CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence-based
practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.*
Under the supervision of an RN, assesses patient's status through
interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems
and outcomes* Assists the RN in the development of an
individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the
patient/family and health care team.* Uses appropriate
interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected
patient outcomes* Systematically evaluates and documents patient's
progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis
throughout the shift* Modifies plan of care based on evaluation*
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient
chart and event reports* Demonstrates professional accountability
for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and
continuing self-development* Demonstrates technical knowledge of
equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise* Acquires and
maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing
practice* Promotes the professional development of self and team
members* Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in
response to the learning needs of others.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS: Participates in
interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with
team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.*
Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain
resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes
or patient needs* Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes
resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT)
consultation in a timely manner* Demonstrates ownership and
persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.*
Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient
management with some turnover in assignment* Consistently
prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in
assignment and unanticipated interruptions* Identifies and utilizes
team resources to solve identified problems or needs* Collaborates
with the health care team in the organization of tasks and
activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge
according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected
outcomes* Works with other team members in delegating tasks and
activities appropriately* Provides goal-focused shift report*
Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary*
Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting
high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and
unit productivity* Chooses an appropriate and meaningful
communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts
constructive feedback to/from peers.
- PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: Adapts teaching strategies
appropriately to meet the patient's/family's age specific needs.*
Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness
to learn and level of comprehension* Takes cultural, age-specific,
gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching
patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.*
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following
policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals*
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide
specialized education* Utilizes SVI patient education system and
other resources for patients and family members
- PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOCUS: Actively participates in data
collection, analysis, problem solving and gives input on process
improvements and patient satisfaction.* Assures that the care
provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based
practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other
quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital* Works with
interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement
in patient care and patient/family satisfaction*
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health
participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security
Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland
Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization. - For more information:
human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or
religious exemption will be permitted.
Keywords: Carle Health, Moline , LPN- Neuro (Inpatient) 8C, Healthcare , Peoria, Illinois
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