DCH Health System · 2 months ago
Internal Temporary Contract LPN - Acute Care/Med Surg
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDCH Health System is a healthcare provider focused on delivering compassionate care. The role of the LPN involves administering care under the supervision of an RN, assessing patient conditions, and coordinating care planning to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs
Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes
Collects and documents data on each assigned patient on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the normal systems review, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors
Specific ages neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Performs basic and/or advanced nursing task, as appropriate for the department/unit including the following
Blood glucose testing
Foley catheter insertion/removal
NGT insertion/removal
Enteral feeding
Medication administration to include (topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, IVPB, and IV push)
Medication reconciliation
Receiving handwritten, verbal, or electronic medical orders from the legally authorized prescriber
Developing a plan of care for a stable patient
Wound care (assessment, determining POA, and dressing changes)
IV therapy (peripheral initial IV insertion, set-up, replacement, and removal of a peripheral IV)
Administering IV piggy back medications via CVLs, with the exception of dialysis access devices
Blood and blood product administration
Participates in team conferences, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports
Provides and documents patient (significant other) education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning
Records and reports to the RN all observed abnormal and/or significant findings to include but not limited to symptoms, abnormal drainage, reactions, responses to treatments, medications, and changes in the patient’s condition
Documents all patient care activities and/or observations according to policies and procedures
Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement
Performs initial and annual competency per job class
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current Alabama LPN License
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
Physical presence onsite is essential
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to normal range
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs
Is able to push stretcher/wheelchair with average adult patient
Is able to do frequent stooping and on occasion crouching, crawling or kneeling
Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction
Ability to run in emergency situations
Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner
Must have ability to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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