Aarica B.

. 3. 4. 5. Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients Provides Nursing Care to all patients of all ages Identifies self as nurse responsible patient care to patients, family and physicians Provides nursing care for all patients within scope of LVN practice Gathers data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group a. Elicits important information concerning the patient's progress b. Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care 1) Documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards 2) For the benefit of the patient, the nurse and the physician to visit the patient together 3) Administers medications and treatments per hospital policy c. Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken d. Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution e. Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate f. Provides IV Therapy according to nursing policy and procedure that is within LVN scope of practice Assists the RN in patient and family education Utilizes educational opportunities within the hospital and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development Responsible for knowledge of legal aspects of nursing Attends fire and safety classes annually and maintains a current CPR (

Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients Provides Nursing Care to all patients of all ages Identifies self as nurse responsible patient care to patients, family and physicians Provides nursing care for all patients within scope of LVN practice Gathers data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group a. Elicits important information concerning the patient's progress b. Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care 1) Documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards 2) For the benefit of the patient, the nurse and the physician to visit the patient together 3) Administers medications and treatments per hospital policy c. Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken d. Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution e. Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate f. Provides IV Therapy according to nursing policy and procedure that is within LVN scope of practice Assists the RN in patient and family education Utilizes educational opportunities within the hospital and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development Responsible for knowledge of legal aspects of nursing Attends fire and safety classes annually and maintains a current CPR (