Lpn/Rn - 435002 - Alamogordo New Mexico

Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Posted On: 11/10/2024

Description
LPN: -

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
  
• Demonstrates ability under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
  
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
  
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
  
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
  
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
  
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
  
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
  
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
  
  
  
  RN: -
  
  
  
  • Promotes positive public relations for the department and the hospital by presenting self in a professional manner; assisting in community service programs, as requested.
    
  • Ability to problem solve patient/family issues to a positive conclusion for all involved.
    
  • Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures. Displays a positive attitude at all times.
    
  • Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, other department staff and physicians No disruptions.
    
  • Practices 5 rights of medication administration.
    
  • Demonstrates efficient time management skills to maximize productivity.
    
  • Demonstrates and encourages teamwork.
    
  • Asks for assistance and information from others when necessary.
    
    
    Requirements
    EducationRequired: - - - -High School - - - -Associate in Applied SciencesLicenses & CertificationsRequired: - - - -L-LPN Multistate - - - -L-RN MultistatePreferred: - - - -C-BLS More...

        

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