License Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

The LPN is responsible to the RN Supervisor and its clients for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction / delegation of the Registered Nurse.

The LPN will be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established nursing protocol procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
• Assist in data collection on the Client Data Record to include hospital chart and medication mars,
• Contribute to the development of the client plan of care based on the identified patient problems / needs,
• Carry out RN and / or physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly by reading RN book for order changes and ensuring all appointment / health visit forms are signed by RN on duty,
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care administered relative to the client identified problem / needs,
• Understand inventory procedure and ensures adequate supplies are available.
• Document pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record,
• Perform selected tasks related to client care and the client’s environment in a safe manner,
• Administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes,
• Perform limited I.V. Therapy procedures on those clients receiving peripherally inserted Intravenous fluids, as delegated by and observed by the RN,
• Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned clients,
• Effectively communicate clients changing needs and plan of care among staff members,
• Complete all reports, consultation referral requests, and active treatment plans as directed,
• Report client needs / problems and observations regarding client’s condition to the registered nurse and physician,
• Attend mandatory in-service training and staff meetings as scheduled,
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the clients care as evidenced by another department feedback,
• Assist in maintaining a clean and wholesome work are and environment.This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Second Family, Inc. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values as well as follow all legal requirements in implementing duties according to policies and procedures. The employee shall support Second Family, Inc.’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.

Education and Training

Experience

Monday - Friday and e / o Saturday / Sunday (Roatating Shift 5 days per week) 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Sun-Th) 3 : 00 pm -11 : 30 pm

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Sun - Th) 11 : 00 pm -7 : 30 am

8 hours per day excluding breaks