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Licensed Practical Nurse

CFG Health, Albany, NY, United States


Job Summary
In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on‑going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education.

Duties / Responsibility

Patient Care

Collaboration with Healthcare team

Health and Safety compliance

Clinical tasks

Skills / Abilities

Critical thinking and problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management and organization

Empathy and compassion

Physical stamina and strength

Adaptability and flexibility

Cultural competency

Ethics and professionalism

Performance Expectations

In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, it contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning.

Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of

recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient.

Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to others patient care providers.

Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record Assists in the formation of a written pla

Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral change.

Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs

Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences

Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required

Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures

Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician

Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure

Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered

Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures

Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers

Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy

Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients

Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor.

Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat

Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off going Shift If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled twodays off.

Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition.

Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time.

Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted.

After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with current

licensure in the state of employment. Must conform to the security

clearance standards of the institution were employed

Functional Demands

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.

May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays

On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice).

Organizational Expectations:

Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Completes required orientation as directed by facility

Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol

Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations

Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts

Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

Conforms to dress code

Reports to work site at designated time

Adheres to attendance policy and utilizes timekeeping practices and expectations.

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