LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2
State of Nevada · Indian Springs, NV · Today
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Nevada
- Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- One year of which was providing nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting, individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, or patients in a hospital or skilled nursing facility
Job Duties
- Contribute to the assessment of patient health status
- Assist in carrying out therapeutic procedures
- Administer medications as prescribed
- Document nurse progress notes in medical charts
- Provide emergency medical treatment
- Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms
- Provide prescribed education to patients and their families
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Working knowledge of: theory and practice of practical nursing as applied to patients in a mental health, developmental disabilities, correctional setting, or skilled nursing facility; nursing principles and therapeutic interventions utilized in nursing care of individuals with chronic or acute conditions or mental illness and/or developmental disabilities; commonly prescribed medications used to treat chronic and/or acute conditions; quality assurance compliance activities including applicable regulatory standards; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; operation and use of standard medical equipment; theory and practices of practical nursing and common nursing techniques; methods and techniques used in the personal care of patients; operation and use of standard medical equipment; documentation process; commonly prescribed medications and possible side effects; quality assurance compliance activities including applicable regulatory standards.
- Ability to: recognize and respond appropriately to hostile and combative behavior; provide health education to patients; provide emergency medical treatment as required; recognize and report changes in condition; identify and report possible medication side effects and interactions; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.