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Under the direction of the RN, collects accurate clinical data.

Provides patient and family teaching throughout the rehabilitation stay and prior to discharge.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.

Works cooperatively and actively participates with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).

Communicates employee observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and staff educational needs.

Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for personal and professional development.

Maintains ethical practices and HIPAA requirements.

Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and scope of practice.

Actively participates in team conferences.

Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.

Follows the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient

Performs timely and accurate FIM assessments.

Supports the leadership of the hospital in a professional manner and acts as a role model.

May assist in completion of performance evaluations.

Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.

Reduces the potential for medication errors and follows correct medication procedures.

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.

Demonstrates ability, under direct supervision of an RN, to assist in collecting clinical data and assists the RN in formulating assessments and reassessments of patients per policy.

Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Follows the plan of care as indicated by the patient's needs and response to treatment,

Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient's optimal level of functioning.

Follows the teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.

Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Responds to the patient in an appropriate manner in emergency or physically stressful situation.

Performs other duties as assigned within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.