Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department : Medical

Reports to : Medical Director

Job Summary :

Nurses perform a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients. The LPN is responsible for being part of the Medical team as well as helping to facilitate the flow of the Medical Department and Medication Administration Program.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients
• Provides Nursing Care to all patients of all ages
• Identifies self as nurse responsible for 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
• Elicits important information concerning the patient’s progress
• Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care
• Documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards
• Administers medications and treatments per company policy
• Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the Medical Director and / or Clinical Director, and the treatment team
• Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate
• 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

Requirements :

Required Skills / Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Working Conditions and Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed. Potential exposure to aggressive situations. Potential exposure to airborne / blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.