LPN Per Diem - TMCH Cancer Center Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Job Description

Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients. Provides selected aspects of nursing care under direct supervision of a RN.

Job Responsibility

Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients
Provides direct patient care, assists patients with activities of daily living encouraging independent behavior when appropriate, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
Reinforces the philosophy, policies and procedures of the hospital to patients and their families
Consults with registered nurse concerning instructional needs of patients and implements instructional activities of therapists, pharmacists and other professionals
Demonstrates procedures and testing materials and encourages patients to participate in procedure and technique
Assists with the instructional needs of patients and offers informational material, explaining it to them and pointing out special areas of concern
Keeps patient records current and confidential
records type of instruction given and other pertinent information on patient’s chart
Notifies physician on call regarding any unusual or unexpected events, changes in patient’s condition, problems requiring direct physician consultation
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with registered nurse as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care
participates in the development and implementation of the patient care plan
Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area(s) utilizing aseptic technique
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care
Consults (under the direct supervision of the registered nurse) with Infection control concerning the implementation of infection control program, identification and isolation of infections
Inspects area daily for compliance with policies and procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur
identifies and resolves workplace safety issues
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards
Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurse or technical or vocational school
Preferred two (2) years of practical nursing experience
LPN license permitting work in the state of Arizona
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of nursing practice and procedures for optimum patient care
Skill in providing patient care in a hospital setting
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
ability to speak effectively
Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and ability to apply basic algebraic concepts
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

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