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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN.LVN $48-$50

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN.LVN $48-$50

American Healthcare Staffing, LLC.Lowell, MA, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the job Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN.LVN $48-$50

LICENSED PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSE

Job Overview : The Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LVN / LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to clients and families. He / She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse, and is supervised by the RN.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved program of practical / vocational Nursing
  • Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing
  • One (1) year of experience as a nurse

Responsibilities

  • Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies and the physician's Plan of Care
  • Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client
  • Observes the client; evaluates the care of the client; applies his / her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he / she is assigned
  • Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
  • Prepares clinical / progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
  • Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client
  • Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
  • Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures
  • Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required
  • Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
  • Performs within limits of preparation and experience
  • Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
  • Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN / LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LVN / LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN / LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency / experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Organizational Relationship

  • Reports to Director of Nursing Services
  • Special Requirements

  • Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
  • Functional Abilities

  • Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
  • Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
  • Able to travel to prospective clients' residences
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