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LPN LVN - Emergency Department at Providence St. Joseph Health
Last updated: August 18, 2024
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| Title | LPN LVN - Emergency Department |
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| Company | Providence St. Joseph Health |
| Location | Edmonds, WA |
| Description |
Description LPN LVN - Emergency Department @ Swedish Edmonds Per Diem (15% Differential) Variable Shift 12 Hour Shifts Providence nurses are not simply valued - they're invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds. As a Providence caregiver, you'll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care. Nursing Process: Assessment: Contributes to the assessment by completing the appropriate section of Nursing admission documents and orients patient to room and unit routine on admission. Continually collects patient's signs and symptoms, through observation and interview, gathering information and reporting patient's needs, problems and changes in condition to the RN in a timely manner. Planning: Participates in change of shift report With supervising RN, plans and organizes nursing care for a specific group of patients, using the appropriate resources. Contributes to development of an on-going plan of care based on the information gathered, including patient teaching and discharge planning needs. Implementation: Provides safe and appropriate bedside nursing care to a specific group of patients. Manages patient assignment effectively and assist co-workers as the need arises. Maintains an orderly appearance of the patient's room and unit work area. Supports the patient's right to safety, privacy and confidentiality. Administers approved (see addendum) medications according to hospital policies and procedures. Recognizes precautions, interactions and side effects of medications, immediately reporting any unusual event to the RN and/or physician. Performs IV procedures according to hospital policies and procedures; after training and certification Evaluation: In collaboration with the RN, assists in making adjustments in the plan of care. Informs the RN and/or physician of the patient's response or lack or response to the nursing care provided. DOCUMENTATION: Accurately and legibly documents data, nursing care treatments and medication on appropriate forms, per hospital policy. TEACHING: Patient and Family: Participates in patient/family teaching and discharge instructions as determined by the plan of care. Staff: Participates in unit orientation of new staff, students, and outside nursing personnel. PROFESSIONALISM - Adheres to Swedish Edmonds Standards of Behavior: Appearance: Meets the standards of the printed grooming/dress code. Punctuality: Upholds hospital policies Attendance: Upholds hospital policies Participation: Actively participates, and by performance, shows an awareness of unit and organizational activities and initiatives. Flexibility: Willingly participates in changes of practice to enhance patient care and hospital performance. Cost Effectiveness: Optimizes resources, while delivering excellent care. Coping Skills: Effectively handles routine patient requirements and obtains necessary assistance. Deals with personal problems in a manner that does not interfere with delivery of patient care. Policy Adherence: Adheres to Swedish Edmonds general personnel and department policies. EDUCATION: In-service: Completes all mandatory assignments. Continuing Education: Is accountable for keeping nursing knowledge current and at community standard. COMMUNICATION: Patient and Family: Demonstrates effective verbal a |
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United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
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