LPN (Emergency Room)

Northwell Health · Valley Stream

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Delivers direct nursing care, treatments, and medications, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in accordance with applicable quality standards and approved procedures.

Job Responsibility

1.Delivers care. 

• Performs assigned nursing care according to Facility policy and plan-of-care. 
• Prioritize care to meet care needs to achieve desired outcome. 
• Reports information that contributes to the RN’s assessment of the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the resident. 
• Obtains data from the patient/resident/family/significant other, to assist the RN in the formulations, development, implementation, and on-going revision of the plan-of-care order to meet desired outcomes. 

2.Adheres to the scope of practice and follows reporting and escalating procedures. 

• Performs within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse. 
• Follows process of escalation to the appropriate person(s). 
• Uses knowledge of the reporting mechanism. 

3.Administers prescribed medications and IV fluids as directed by the registered nurse. 

• Administers po/enteral, IM, suppositories, and subcutaneous medications, as directed by an RN. 
• Uses knowledge of the medication to be administered including it’s actions, therapeutic effects, adverse actions, allergies, etc. 
• Administers and documents medications per protocol. 
• Replaces IV bags/bottles of unmedicated and medicated fluids providing it is not the initial dose. 
• Administers, witnesses, and signs-out narcotics when removed from locked cabinet. 
• Monitors IV therapy flow rates, including IV fluids with medications. 
• Changes Tub Feed according to policy and procedure. 
• Flushes intermittent IV devices with solutions to maintain potency. 
• Cares for IV sites. 
• Follows procedure by NOT PERFORMING the following functions in regard to medications and IV Therapy: ­ Administering blood or blood products. ­ 
• Co-signing or witnessing the administration of blood or blood products. ­ 
• Performing venopuncture for withdrawing blood or administering IV therapy. ­ 
• Administering IV push medications. 

4.Engages in general activities and duties involving the provision of quality nursing care. 

• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to the status reports. 
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients/residents, visitors, and other personnel while assuring confidentiality of information. 
• Completes assignments without interference to quality of work. 
• Adapts to changes in workload and resident assignment. 
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in care. 
• Makes rounds, anticipates needs and answers call lights. 
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by leaving rooms in order, reporting disabled equipment, cleaning equipment, distributing unit linen and supplies. 
• Assists staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures. 
• Responds to emergency and crisis situation. 
• Orients new nursing assistants. 

5.Follows department operating policy with documentation. 

• Participates in the evaluation of the patient/resident’s care by documenting in the patient/resident care record and reporting outcomes to the RN. 
• Documents nursing care, nursing action, and implementation in the patient/resident care record. 
• Utilizes and updates care plans using appropriate methods of documentation to reflect the patient/resident’s status. 

6.Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 
• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing. 
• Currently licensed in New York State as a Practical Nurse. 
• Minimum one (1) year previous experience.

Delivers direct nursing care, treatments, and medications, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in accordance with applicable quality standards and approved procedures.

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