Inpatient Licensed Practice Nurse ( LPN) - Med Surg Inpatient

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Overview

Plan, organize and implement nursing care and education of adult patients, and adult patients undergoing treatment with coumadin / warfarin.

Responsibilities

Clinical :

• Coordinates patient care with the Primary Care Provider and other care providers, as appropriate.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards.
• Inform patients of PT results, dose of medication to take, and time frame for follow-up.
• Recognizes patient problems and refers any concerns regarding medication regimen, bleeding, or other adverse physical conditions to the physician.
• Assists patients arriving in the clinic, and takes vital signs as needed, referring patients to the physician’s office or ER, as indicated.
• Performs prothrombin / INR blood tests and records appropriately.
• Ensures patients are knowledgeable regarding their medication, providing additional education as needed.

Administrative & Clerical :

Clinic Maintenance :

Qualifications

Required Licensure / Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S) :

Licensed LPN with NH eligibilityREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS :

(BLS) Basic Life Support

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