Licensed Practice Nurse Signing Bonus!!

Job Description

Job Description

Signing Bonus!!

Summary :

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of Registered Nurse. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.

Requirements :

• Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.
• Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs : Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing
• Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning
• Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments :
• Inserts and removes Foley catheters
• Performs EKGs
• Phlebotomy for blood collection
• Insert IV and maintains line
• Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)
• Performs patient prep
• Prepares & administers medication and observes patients response
• Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications.
• Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• Obtains and records : Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference
• Collects specimens and documents

Qualifications