Description:

LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION (H)

Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides services on a supplemental staffing basis to client facilities. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and participates ni patient care within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of this/her educational parameters. The LPN is expected to practice a systematic approach to patient care utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with the Registered nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse`s role in the nursing process includes:

• Observes, records and reports patients` condition, symptoms, reactions and progress to the RN
• Contributes to the nursing plan of care
• Assists in the implementation of the plan of care
• Assists in evaluating patient response by documentation and communication of evaluation data to the RN

Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Practical or Vocational Nursing with current license
Experience: One year full time experience in the clinical area or specialty he/she requests to work
Certifcation: Current CPR/BLS Certification

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is expected to practice safe and ethical nursing within the scope of his/her profession by the State Practice Act, understanding his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Giver direct care based on knowledge of principles and practices of the LPN
• Gives medications via oral, topical, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN has full knowledge of actions and untoward effects of medications being dispensed.
• Performs activities related to I.V. Therapy according to facility policy and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with patient exams, when required.
• Contributes to patient/family teaching based on plan of care
• Provides age specific care to all patients
• Documents and reports to RN any changes in patient`s condition
• Consistently practices standard precautions, including hand washing, consistent use of personal protective equipment.
• Adheres ot facilities` policies for handling bio hazardous materials
• Updates knowledge and skills by attending continuing education opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Must have working knowledge of the principles and techniques of practical/vocational nursing
• Must have current knowledge in caring for patients in different developmental stages throughout the life span
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Seeks to obtain educational resources and create learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence in nursing
• Ability to operate and handle many types of medical equipment
• Frequently move/lift between 50-100 pounds, depending of assignment requirements
• Stand for long periods with frequent squating, twisting, bending, kneeling and reaching ot prepare equipment, material or objects for providing patient care.
• Sensory requirements include speech for communication, vision, smell, touch and hearing for accurate assessment of the patient
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Consistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities` needs and patient needs are met.
• Must have the ability to follow directions/instruction from his/her supervisor.
• Compliance with institutional policies, procedures and practices
• Compliance with Remede`s polices and to uphold Remede`s standards of nursing excellence at or client facilities