Key Essential Functions and
Accountabilities of General LPN
Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of
Excellence
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Implements safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with
needs, due to multisystem disease and/or complications of treatment, under the
supervision of an RN, using appropriate infection control measures.
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Sets priorities for care of patients based on acuity and/or patients’
preference.
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Demonstrates knowledge of equipment use.
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Accurately administers age-specific medications (oral, topical, and
intramuscular) and therapeutics (examples include, but are not limited to,
oxygen therapy, sterile and un-sterile dressings, catheterizations, IV starts,
irrigations, etc.).
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Carries out medical and nursing care plan and coordinates patient care
activities with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
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Facilitates healing by providing nursing care that is individualized,
goal oriented, and based on the nursing process.
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Seeks out resources when beyond the scope of skill, knowledge, or
experience.
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Follows through on approved nursing care plans by teaching and
demonstrating skills essential for understanding and coping with illness and
promoting optimal health.
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Documents patient’s response to care and assures confidentiality of
patient information.
Obtains, interprets, and applies
age-related (paediatric, adult, and geriatric) patient information in terms of
cognitive, physical, emotional, and normal growth/development needs of the
patient.
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Documents assessment findings that are consistent with other providers.
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Distinguishes between normal and abnormal assessments to identify
patient capabilities and limitations including psychosocial risks and reports
findings/changes to supervising RN.
Imparts educational knowledge to
develop skills to enhance decision making and promote understanding by
interacting with patients, family, staff, and community.
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Engages in ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of teaching in terms of
patient understanding and behavioural outcomes.
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Organizes and participates in patient care conferences as applicable.
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Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids in the
department (i.e., in-services, special projects, learning aids, patient care
standards).
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Documents education accurately and completely
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Provides discharge patient information.
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Participates in in-services and educational programs in the department,
hospital, and/or community as assigned.
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Completes all mandatory training and competency checks.
Communicates with staff, patients,
significant others, and other members of the healthcare team in a way that is
supportive, constructive, and positive.
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Gives feedback to other staff and healthcare team members regarding behaviour
that does not support achievement.
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Assists in the orientation of new staff, travellers, and students by
sharing knowledge, experience, and verbal encouragement.
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Supports the area and overall nursing services mission by assigning
staff to productive tasks and floating to other units as needed.
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Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures,
and patient care standards; accomplishes all assigned patient care and area
support activities during the shift.
Transcribes and notes physician orders
accurately.
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Utilizes experience to provide a range of options for nursing care
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Writes progress notes in electronic health record (EHR).
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Gives shift report according to area guidelines.
Maintains a clean and safe working
environment.
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Maintains/stocks adequate supplies.
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Maintains equipment.
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Reports/removes defective or missing equipment and safety hazards.
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Adheres to infection control policy and procedures.
Maintains annual competencies including
safety and infection control requirements.
Attends and participates in at least
50% area staff meetings annually.
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Applies information presented in staff meetings.
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Participates in unit goal setting.
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Complies with area and departmental scheduling guidelines.
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Initiates discussions with nurse manager regarding area or department
issues.
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Complies with dress code.
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Refers un-resolved problems with patients/visitors/co-workers to
Nurse Manager or Administrative Manager for resolution.
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Addresses employee concerns in accordance with Human Resources Policy
Other Functions
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Other duties as assigned.
General LPN Education, Certifications,
and Licenses Required
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Completion of accredited LPN training program
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Active nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
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Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at time of
hire.
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Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
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Current basic life support (BLS)
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High school diploma or GED
General LPN Experience Required
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1 year of general nursing experience
General LPN Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
Knowledge of
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Nursing processes
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Variety of standard assignments requiring licensure as an LPN
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Pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications
in their use
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Safety
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Infection control principles
Skills in
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Resolving recurring problems
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Applying scientific principles in operating and monitoring basic and
specialized medical equipment such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs),
Accu-Chek machines, intravenous (IV) pumps, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
machines, etc.
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Demonstrated proficiency in nursing procedures and basic nursing care
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Oral and written communication
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Entering and retrieving patient data accurately
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Customer service
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Critical thinking
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Problem solving
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Conflict resolution
Ability to
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Competently recognize adverse signs and symptoms
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