The LPN Clinic is responsible for providing patient care following established standards and practices.
Requirements
- Direct patient care is provided utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the healthcare provider at all times.
- Diagnostic test results are reviewed and abnormal results and changes in patient condition are reported to the RN, physician and appropriate healthcare team members immediately.
- Prescribed medications, therapies and treatments are administered in accordance with practical nursing standards at all times.
- Compassionate basic nursing care is provided while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Components of the plan of care within the LPN scope of practice and competency are implemented to promote desired outcomes at all times.
- The execution patient's plan of care is effectively collaborated with the supervising healthcare provider at all times.
- Physicians, RNs and health care team members are effectively assisted with data collection, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families care to achieve desired outcomes.
- As an advocate for the patient, supports the patient's psychological, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs by collaborating with the RN and healthcare team.
- Healthcare team members are sought out to serve as a resource to increase practice knowledge.
- Active participation on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees is provided as requested; anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.
- Knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives is demonstrated at all times.
- Active participation in Quality improvement initiatives is provided by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.