Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Post Acute, Nights

Job Description
General Summary
Full-time, Night Shift, 7pm-7am, Three 12hr shifts per week
We are seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Post Acute Care to join our extraordinary team at UMMC Midtown Campus!
We put people first – and that includes our employees. When you join or team, you’ll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,400 staff members who provide care in 30+ specialties.  Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at UMMC Midtown Campus, you’ll experience:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
 
General Summary
 
Renders nursing care to all patients within her/his assigned unit/area, implementing the nursing process from admission through discharge, under the direction of and in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.  Collaborates with other members of the health team, delegates appropriately to support staff and directs care to assure the patient’s care needs are met.  Expected to exercise good judgment in the care of patients and is accountable for the patient care delivered.  Will stay current with standards of the Nurse Practice Act.  The actions and attitudes of the LPN will promote and support the hospital’s mission and core values.
 
 
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
 
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
 
Collects health status data relevant to the patient’s presenting problem in a continuous, systematic, and complete manner.
Assists with the development of an individualized Plan of Care based on mutual, realistic, and measurable goals and documents this thoroughly in the patient’s record.
Demonstrates organizational abilities that prioritize patient care needs in the planning and implementation of nursing care.
Coordinates and directs available resources and personnel to implement the Plan of Care.
Performs treatments, including medication administration, as ordered by the physician and carries out nursing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Evaluates the patient’s response to treatments/interventions revises the Plan of Care as necessary.
Documents all aspects of patient care, medication administration, interventions, and changes to the Plan of Care according to approved policy. 
Provides teaching for patients, families and significant others according to the Plan of Care and documents accordingly.
Communicates effectively with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care, appropriate care delivery and to report changes in patient’s condition.
Facilitates safe and timely patient throughput, including admission/transfer/discharge, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
Complies with hospital policies and practices in all aspects of care and professional behavior.
Maintains adherence to regulatory standards in all aspects of nursing practice.
Respects the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of all patients.
Attends and actively participates in unit staff meetings.
Utilizes chain of command to communicate issues and seek resolution.
Demonstrates support and compliance with UMMC Midtown Campus’ mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals objectives, and policies.
Performs additional functions to assist the Clinical Manager and other activities as assigned.