Neurology Licensed Practical Nurse

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Neurology Licensed Practical Nurse contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.

• Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures
• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation, and physical assessment
• Assists in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others

Participates in interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary

• Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
• Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
• Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary
• Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity

Adapts teaching strategies appropriately to meet the patient's/family's age specific needs

• Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals

Actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction

• Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
• Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction