Licensed Practical Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, performs work in the non-professional and paraprofessional phases of health services.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of RN or assigned supervisor.
• Communicates data collected to assist the provider in patient assessment and planning to include referral tracking, maintaining emergency room / hospitalization log and missed appointments. Utilizes clinical decision support. Collaborates with the healthcare team.
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Protects patients / employees utilizing infection control standards.
• Practices safety standards in medication / immunization administration, vaccine safety, storage.
• Participates in committee meetings including quality improvement activities.
• Keeps clinic rooms and nursing care areas in order.
• Cleans, sterilizes and sets up instruments, trays or other equipment in accordance with standard procedures.
• Keeps inventory and replenishes supplies. Keeps supply closets in order and prepares supplies as needed.
• When assigned, serves and assists administrative staff, giving directions and general information concerning agency services; register patients taking and recording data.
• Participates in conferences on patient care and attend agency meetings to keep abreast of organizational policy and procedure changes.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned or when necessary. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :