Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Emergency Department, Nights

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Emergency Department (ED)
Full-time / Night-Shift (7:30pm-8:00am)
UM Capital Region - Largo, MD

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records vital signs, applies bandages/dressings, and dispenses medications.  Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments.  May assist patients with activities of daily living.

Principal Duties:

1.   Participates in the development, interpretation, implementation, evaluation and documentation of the plan of care for each patient using the nursing process:

a.   Initiates patient admission data at time of entry to the unit within designated time frame, through direct observation and interview with the patient and/or significant others.

b.   Under leadership of an RN, gathers data on patient's physical, educational, emotional and psychosocial needs.

c.   Assists RN in the development and update of an individualized plan of care.

2.   Under leadership of the RN, provides skilled and safe nursing care to assigned patients:

a.   Receives report on patients assigned; identifies common and recurring patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes and communicates same to RN

b.   Sets priorities for patient care and alters as necessary under the guidance of the RN

c.   Performs all duties with awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights.  Maintains confidentiality of patient-related issues.

d.   Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with unit/division standards; is aware of drug interactions, actions and side effects; accurately calculates and maintains IV infusions.

e.   Able to organize and assist licensed independent practitioner with bedside procedures; skills are performed accurately and aseptically.

f.   Ensures the comfort and safety of assigned patients at all times while on duty.

3.   Recognizes and refers complex problems to RN. Follows through on predictable problems:

a.   Identifies signs and symptoms which require emergency intervention and responds appropriately according to unit/division standards.

b.   Incorporates knowledge of and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab test by reporting abnormal findings to the charge nurse/designee.

4.   Incorporates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients (adolescent, adult, geriatric) served on the assigned unit.

5.   Incorporates understanding of the medical plan of care and ensures the physician orders are implemented promptly and accurately.

a.   Reviews physician orders as written and countersigns transcription.

6.   Incorporates nursing interventions accurately, clearly and concisely, according to the unit standard. a.   Writes clear, concise notes; accurately documents therapies and patient response according to division/unit standards.

7.   Gives pertinent, accurate, concise and organized report.

8.   Participates in patient care conferences and discharge planning. Coordinates with other members of the health care team in providing care.

9.   Participates in patient education activities involving the patient and/or significant others based on identified needs:

a.   Identifies needs and documents plan for routine patient and family education.

b.   Under direction of RN, teaches patient/families.

c.   Provides written resource materials.

d.   Documents instruction and patient/family responses to educational activities.

e.   Evaluates need for further instruction based on patient/family responses; seeks assistance of resource person as needed.

10. Performs appropriately in emergency situations: Code 99, Fire, Disaster, Code 13.

11. Provides a clean, safe and therapeutic environment in all areas of the unit.  Reports unsafe conditions to charge nurse/designee. Reports errors in practice standards to nursing leadership.

12. Able to operate all equipment on the unit. Reports unsafe or damaged equipment according to unit/Hospital policies.

13. Checks crash cart and completes other duties as assigned.

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