TCI - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Duties And Responsibilities

• Bedside nursing
• EKG’s
• Preparation and administration of oral and all injectable medication (IVP may be administered from approved list)
• Give subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• IV infusions such as; Hydration, Iron infusions, Antibiotics, Antinausea medication
• Accessing ports, Port flushes
• Lab draws, Drawing labs from PICC lines and Central lines
• Line care (dressing, changing and flushing of PICC & Central lines)
• Knowledge of commonly used drugs and their action
• Observation of patients for response and reaction
• Aseptic technique: Sterile dressing technique
• Intravenous therapy if approved to do so from a board-approved course: Start and superimpose intravenous fluids, solutions of electrolytes, nutrients, vitamins, blood and blood products. Superimpose means to connect a container of intravenous fluid.
• Blood withdrawal, if approved to do so from a board-approved course or if so stated in the license.
• Telephone triage

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current LPN licensure in the state of Idaho
• Current BLS and ACLS certification and renewal as required or obtain within 90 days of employment
• Successful completion of PALS course within 7 months of hire date and renewal as required
• Clinical oncology and infusion experience experience preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Able to work in several EMRs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to speak/educate patients and family members in a manner effective for their learning level
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers
• Ability to calculate correct doses by applying necessary formulas as needed
• Ability to problem solve and handle stressful situations
• Critical thinking skills are necessary