Licensed Practical Nurse-HH - UNC Home Health
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
This position administers skilled nursing care to patients in their
place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in
accordance with the established plan of care. Works under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and coordinates care with
the interdisciplinary team as well as the patient/family. Delivers
care in compliance with State, Federal and Medicare standards and
the UNC Health Care System policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in
accordance with practical nursing standards as allowed in the NC
State Board of Nursing Regulations.
2. Assists with the discharge planning and carrying out the
patient?s teaching plan under the direction of the RN.
3. Collaborates with the RN and healthcare team to advocate for the
patient and supports the patient?s psychological, ethical,
spiritual and cultural needs. Provides compassionate basic nursing
care and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
4. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
Has respect for and understanding of other clinical
disciplines.
5. Implements components of the plan of care within the LPN scope
of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
6. Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and
physician orders. Documents all patient activities in accordance
with documentation standards.
7. Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under
the direct supervision of the RN. Collaborates with supervising RN
on the execution of the patient?s plan of care. Assists physicians,
RNs and health care team members with data collection, assessment,
planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and families? care
to achieve desired outcomes.
8. Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and
changes in patient condition to the RN, physician and appropriate
healthcare team members in a timely manner.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer:Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit:Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not
Applicable
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