Recuperative Care

LPN Job description Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes. • Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards as observed by the registered nurse. • Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes • Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team feedback. • Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients. • Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback. • Use available written and AV materials specific to patient condition or disease. Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration or discussion. • Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner. • Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are