Neuro Stroke Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
Overview:
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Description:
7p-7:30a / Full-Time / 36 hours
We're seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Neuro Stroke Department responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.This RN professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them.
Job Description:
- Performs basic assessment of patient and monitors response to interventions. Reports observations to appropriate personnel. Obtains vital signs and measurements. Safely performs designated nursing procedures and other measures per competency management process while following appropriate policies.
- Administers and records routine medications following appropriate standards of care. Administers primary IV fluids and designated medications. Monitors infusions of epidural and patient controlled analgesia medications.
- Assists in monitoring-controlled substances. Provides emotional and physical comfort and safety for patients. Assists with hygiene, nourishment (feeding and enteral feedings), and related personal care for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Monitors patient response to nourishment and enteral feeding flow rates and irrigation.
- Performs venipuncture to administer fluids, medicine, blood and/or withdraw blood. May assist with various diagnostic procedures. Provides input into the patient care plan including discharge planning; coordinates care with professional and support staff. Implements appropriate critical pathways.
- Establishes and maintains communications with the health care team, patient, and family. Teaches patient and family and reinforces as necessary. Accesses and enters information on administration of medicines, technical and physical observations of patients in accordance with hospital guidelines. Maintains confidentiality of information.
- May assist with research projects. As necessary, assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients, fluid intake and output and appropriate recording, collection of urine, stool and sputum specimens.
- Maintains clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patient in compliance with Universal Precautions guidelines and safety standards.
- Operates specialized medical equipment common to assigned work area. Assists in maintaining equipment and related supplies. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
- A minimum of two years patient care experience preferred (within the last 5 years).
- Computer skills preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia. Current BLS (CPR) Healthcare provider certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.
The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks