Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification, and patient health education.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Healthcare team
• Health and Safety compliance
• Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to others patient care providers.
• Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record
• Aids in the formation of a written plan
• Aids in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral change
• Aids in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs
• Aids in patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences
• Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required
• Aids in minor medical/surgical procedures
• Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician
• Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure
• Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered
• P Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures
• Aids in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients' right to privacy
• Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with current licensure in the state of employment
• Must conform to the security clearance standards of the institution were employed