Lpn-Outpatient Procedures/Pain Management- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: Provide Interventional Pain Management services to all patients at a level consistent with Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital (BRRH) mission, vision and values. Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a
variety of direct and indirect patient care duties in accordance with the needs of the age population served as defined in the department’s scope of care.
VALUES
As a team member of the best rehab hospital in the state of Louisiana, it is within the job duties of an employee to uphold the following core values and commit to BRRH mission and
vision.
TEAMWORK – Value the diverse contributions of all, we incorporate the skills of all staff members in
collaborative care.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Place the team’s success above my own
• Value the contributions of others
• Share my knowledge and educate the team
• Be open to communicate and communicate openly
• Involve others in the solution

INTEGRITY – Always follow the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility, deserving of our patients’ trust.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Lead by example
• Follow through on my word
• Respect and trust others
• Use resources wisely
• Take pride in myself, work, and hospital

COMPASSION - Dedication to delivering the best care, treating all with sensitivity and passion for making a difference.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Say encouraging words
• Endeavor to improve the lives of others
• Practice acts of kindness and empathy
• Give the benefit of the doubt
• Treat others as you wish to be treated

EXCELLENCE – Commitment to provide the highest quality outcomes and service through the wholehearted efforts of every team member.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Love my work and let it show
• Work to hold myself and others accountable
• Treat Go above and beyond the standard of care
• Commit to personal and professional growth
• Continuously improve processes

JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
1. Performs patient care according to standards of care and the needs of the patient.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Safely and properly administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Monitors IVs and blood for proper functioning and reports any untoward side effect to the R.N. immediately.
• Performs treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Uses the nursing care plan in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
• Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
• Recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
• Starts IVs prn and as ordered by physician.
• Teaches family and patients.
• Collects data from patient and family for R.N. evaluation and development of a teaching plan.

2. Collects data essential to R.N. Assessment and reports deviations from normal to the R.N.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Assist with reassessing patient according to unit standards and/or hospital policy, as patient needs dictate and reports pertinent changes in patient status to the R.N.
• Collects assessment data within eight hours of admission, as observed by chart review.

3. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Completes documentation before end of shift, as observed by chart review.
• Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients.
• Documents appropriately in all assigned patient records.
• Accurately documents medication administration, treatments, collected data, interventions, and unusual occurrences, as observed by chart review.

4. Performs all other duties as assigned.