LPN

Essential Functions

Clinical Practice:

Observes and collects patient and family data demonstrating knowledge of variance from age-based norms. Uses appropriate care guidelines; policies, procedures and standards in daily care assignment. Communicates pertinent patient information/data to the RN on an ongoing and timely basis. Provides care related to personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort measures. Completes patient care as assigned by the RN. Gathers data related to patient response to assigned interventions and reports to RN as appropriate. Provides care safely with adequate quality and timeliness according to applicable standards and appropriate to the age and development level of patients.

Patient/Family Education:

Collects data related to patient education. Distributes educational materials per standard of care. Reinforces patient education. Follows plan for patient/family education assigned by RN.

Continuum of Care Management:

Completes assigned tasks that facilitate discharge and transfer planning.

Patient/Customer Satisfaction:

Gathers data about patient/family service expectations and reports to RN. Understands unit performance and incorporates feedback into care and unit operations.

Resource Utilization & Management:

Uses supplies and equipment to achieve cost-effective care. Utilizes appropriate standards of care, order sets, and pathways to achieve patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

Performance Assessment & Improvement:

Participates in actions to achieve the care center performance assessment and improvement plan. Proposes improvements for unit operations and quality clinical outcomes.

Leadership:

Uses effective interpersonal skills. Communicates appropriate data related to patients and unit operations to the RN.

Continuous Learning:

Participates in pertinent annual training, education and development activities to improve knowledge and skills in order to contribute to the organizational goal of continuous learning.

HealthNet Accountabilities:

Schedules surgery including precertification scheduling, pre-op training and instruction to patients. Coordinates office schedules of providers. Performs surgical procedural assistance as needed. Provides functional guidance to office staff which support providers. Coordinates provider and midwifery site accommodation practices at OB Care Center.

The preceding essential function statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Job descriptions provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Requires current LPN license in State of Indiana.

Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Requires completion of hospital orientation and medication courses.

Requires ability to prioritize and organize daily tasks.

Requires familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies and the knowledge of procedures for use.

Requires a good basic understanding of the concepts of good personal hygiene; aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent spread of infection to patients; self; and others.

Requires sufficient knowledge to observe and collect data for the assessment of patient's condition; and to detect; report and document obvious and/or dangerous changes in the patient's condition.

Requires general awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities.

Requires constant mental alertness to observe signs and symptoms of patient conditions and side effects of medications or technical procedures and respond appropriately to ensure optimal patient care.

Requires the ability to operate a computer and knowledge of various software programs.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE:

The LPN will receive annual performance evaluations that rate job performance in accordance with HealthNet vision, mission, policies and procedures. The evaluations may include, but not be limited to, performance of many of the specific skills and abilities noted above. The LPN is expected to present an exemplary professional image; maintain a positive attitude toward work and HealthNet; display a willingness to accept and complete assigned job responsibilities and duties; demonstrate the ability to independently exercise judgment, supervise staff if applicable, and complete all phases of assigned tasks or projects; and serve as a positive role model for other HealthNet staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.