Medical Telemetry - Patient Flow LPN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health • Gig Harbor, WA • 3d ago

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a licensed provider (e.g. RN, Physician) and as a member of a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) multi-disciplinary team, this job is responsible for serving as the admissions, discharges and transfers (ADT) nurse for patients across the acute care setting in accordance with established patient care standards and applicable regulatory requirements. An incumbent provides patient care, within scope of licensure, during the transition points of admission, discharge and transfer in support of efforts to optimize patient throughput. Key responsibilities include completion of nursing admission assessments, facilitating preparation and discharge of patients and supporting patient

inter-department transfers.

NOTE: Commitment to completing an RN degree is a job requirement and incumbents must produce confirmed acceptance into an accredited RN program within nine months of date of hire to be eligible for continued employment in this position. Successful completion of the RN program is expected within two years of acceptance into the program. Upon receipt of RN licensure, an incumbent will be informed of available RN residency opportunities and no longer continued in this position. If an incumbent is unable to complete an RN program and become licensed, employment in the position will end with two weeks' notice.

Job Functions:

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs nursing admission assessments on VMFH patients as they are admitted through the Emergency Department, surgical or procedural setting or through the direct admit process. (50%)

Receives notification of pending admissions per established procedures; interviews patients to gather relevant information (e.g. weight, height, vital signs, drug allergies, presenting problems, etc) and make an initial assessment; screens, communicates and responds to patients' needs appropriately and within scope of practice.

Enters patient data per established procedures in the electronic medical record.

Ascertains pertinent information regarding a patient's current medication profile and communicates to receiving nurse in a timely and accurate manner.Observes general and specific physical and behavioral signs and symptoms; assesses for, and effectively communicates deviations from normal conditions; recognizes urgent/emergent situations and refers them to a RNor other provider as appropriate.

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, facilitates patient throughput by supporting the patient discharge process across the acute care setting. (35%)

Performs patient discharge activities following established procedures; follows up with patient after discharge as necessary.

Provides reinforcement of information and education through review of discharge instructions while discharging patients.

Communicates what aspects of the discharge process have been completed to the responsible staff nurse.

Performs nursing handoff to receiving facilities for patient's discharge into a post-acute setting.

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, supports inter-unit patient transfers across the acute care setting in order to facilitate throughput and bed availability.

Transports patients to and from nursing units and ancillary departments in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort; returns all equipment after transport (ie. wheelchair, stretcher); informs floors when patient is beingtransported; provides feedback to healthcare staff on occurrences during period of transport.

Utilizes proper body mechanics to avoid workplace injury while transferring patients.

Within scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of an RN, helps to provide nursing care and support to patients and care teams.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training) and successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Licensure/Certification:

Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Current healthcare provider BLS certification.

Overview

Current Incentives for qualifying LPN's:

Sign-On Bonus

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

St. Anthony Hospital has been redesignated in 2022 by Pathway to Excellence® for demonstrating a commitment to a healthy workplace through professional development, shared decision making, leadership, safety, quality and well-being.

Pay Range

$25.36 - $34.55 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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