Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - LVN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The LVN PPS provides direct quality care and treatment to patients requiring PPS related services.

Promotes patient's physical comfort and provides emotional support to the patient and family.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  


* Responds to all calls in a professional manner.

Takes accurate messages, ensures that messages are delivered to appropriate person.

Documents telephone contacts in accordance with policy/procedures.


* Facilitates communication and team involvement among providers, other staff, patients, and other service partners through timely sharing of information.


* Facilitates provider's assessment through gathering information according to established policies & procedures.

Previews all M.R.

charts prior to the patients' appointments.

Nursing is accountable for ensuring all pertinent records are in the chart.


* Monitors patient status during specialized procedures performed by physician/provider.

Gathers data pertaining to patient's condition prior to, during, and after the procedure (e.g.

TMST).


* Legibly documents appropriate patient care information in the M.R.

chart in a timely manner, and maintains medical record chart appropriately.


* Performs direct patient care within scope of practice/willingness & ability to cross cover for nursing.


* Administers medication, treatment, tests as ordered in accordance with applicable state and statutes and policies & procedures.


* Refers telephone messages to appropriate personnel.

Documents telephone contacts per policies & procedures.


* Competent in phone triage regarding patients with CP/SOB, documenting legibly and with accuracy.


* Adheres to all policies and procedures relative to the overall organization.

This includes safety regulations with regard to equipment, facility and hazardous materials.


* Acts as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of quality patient care.

Consistently attempts to meet the patients' expectations for service.

Provides for patient's comfort and safety during the visit.


* Completes patient teaching using established protocols as required.


* Maintains clean/safe environment and participates in overall quality management activities


* Respects the rights, privacy and confidentiality of patients at all times and remains courteous, helpful and professional.


* Maintains optimum safety standards for all patients


* Pursues professional development opportunities and contributes to support staff development and training.


* Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.


* Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.


* Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

 

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