Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Bartlett Regional Hospital
- Juneau, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Observes changes in a patient’s and/or resident’s condition and reports to RN.
- Considers domestic violence when performing nursing observations.
- Documents all pertinent observations and care provided using only approved hospital abbreviations. Documentation is consistently free of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies and is completed within the accepted time frames.
- Plans and manages a patient’s and/or resident’s care according to each patient’s established plan of care.
- Able to adapt workload to unexpected changes in a patient’s and/or resident’s status, unit changes, or emergencies; prioritizes patient care activities.
- Recognizes changes in a patient’s and/or resident’s condition that require immediate intervention, takes necessary immediate action and summons assistance.
- Offers assistance when a patient and/or resident requires emergency care, as the need arises.
- Remains calm & responds in an organized fashion throughout emergency.
- Accurately administers medications to patients and/or residents.
- Accurately charts all medications administered in accordance with Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Administers treatments according to Policy and Procedure, and scope of practice, after training and competencies are met.
- Other duties as assigned
- All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.