LPN:

• Performs patient care responsibilitiesconsidering needs specific to the standard of care for patientsage.
• Demonstrates ability under directsupervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on allpatients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric,geriatric and general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizesappropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient andfamily regarding pain management.
• Demonstratesknowledge of medications and their correct administration based onage of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces thepotential for medication errors.
• Demonstratesability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient'sresponse to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily foreffectiveness.
• Formulates a teaching planbased on identified patient learning needs and evaluateseffectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching asappropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assistphysicians with procedures and performs services requiringtechnical and manual skills under the direction of anRN.
• Treats patients and their families withrespect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial,cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients andtheir families
• Interacts professionally withpatient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of theplan of care.

RN:

• Promotes positive public relations for thedepartment and the hospital by presenting self in a professionalmanner; assisting in community service programs, asrequested.
• Ability to problem solvepatient/family issues to a positive conclusion for allinvolved.
• Demonstrates communication skillsnecessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures.Displays a positive attitude at all times.
• Develops and maintains good relationships withco-workers, other department staff and physicians Nodisruptions.
• Practices 5 rights of medicationadministration.
• Demonstrates efficient timemanagement skills to maximize productivity.
• Demonstrates and encourages teamwork.
• Asks for assistance and information from others whennecessary.

Education

Required:

HighSchool

Preferred:

Bachelorof Science

Associate ofScience

Licenses &Certifications

Required:

L-RNMultistate

L-LPNMultistate

Preferred:

C-BLS