Licensed Practical Nurse
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Overview The LPN is responsible for performing a wide variety of nursing care, patient activities, and accommodative services for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders and under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities
- Performs basic nursing care and patient procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures, and scope of practice.
- Participates in conferences and serves on committees as requested.
- Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient condition, patient complaints, nursing interventions, and patient responses to care.
- Participates in patient and family education activities as appropriate.
- Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Prepares for and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Administers intravenous fluids in accordance with the applicable State Nurse Practice Act.
- Checks, irrigates, and maintains drainage tubes as required.
- Inserts nasogastric (N/G) tubes following approved training requirements (Kentucky and Virginia only).
- Administers enteral tube feedings as prescribed.
- Performs suctioning procedures in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Functions effectively during emergency situations and serves on the code team as designated.
- Performs urinary catheterizations and provides catheter care.
- Administers medications by approved routes, including oral, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intravenous piggyback administration.
- Administers intravenous push (IVP) medications as approved (Virginia only).
- Provides care for patients receiving oxygen therapy and monitors oxygen concentrations in specialized oxygen delivery systems.
- Administers respiratory treatments, including intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) treatments, as authorized.
- Applies sterile and non-sterile dressings, bandages, and compresses.
- Responds promptly to call lights and assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
- Performs routine patient care procedures including obtaining vital signs, weights, and urine testing.
- Provides care for patients in isolation in accordance with infection prevention protocols.
- Assists with physical and vaginal examinations and collection of Pap smear specimens.
- Implements post-operative care measures including coughing, deep breathing, repositioning, and monitoring vital signs.
- Prepares patients for surgical procedures, including completion of pre-operative checklists.
- Applies ace bandages, traction devices, hot and cold therapy equipment, and other therapeutic devices as prescribed.
- Measures and records patient intake and output accurately.
- Collects laboratory specimens including blood, urine, stool, and sputum.
- Provides post-mortem care and assists with transportation of deceased patients.
- Administers prescribed enemas, including retention, cleansing, therapeutic, colonic, and irrigation enemas.
- Maintains cleanliness, safety, and efficiency within the nursing environment.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations, including initiating CPR and performing tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Assists with the safeguarding and documentation of patient valuables.
- Monitors and reconciles narcotic and controlled substance counts, reports discrepancies, and completes incident reports as required.
- Provides care for patients receiving radium treatments and assists physicians with radium removal procedures.
- Prepares used equipment for sterilization and reprocessing.
- Cleans, maintains, and stores equipment appropriately and reports repair needs or equipment concerns.
- Complies with hospital policies regarding the receipt, documentation, and implementation of telephone and verbal orders.
- Performs blood glucose monitoring using approved glucose monitoring equipment.
- Collects Quality Improvement data as requested.
- Adheres to Universal Precautions and infection control standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing required.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Current Practical Nursing licensure in the state of practice required.
- Successful completion of an Intravenous (IV) Therapy Course required.
- Technical skills in specialized nursing areas preferred.
- Knowledge of practical nursing principles, techniques, and patient care practices.
- Ability to provide safe and effective nursing care within scope of practice.
- Ability to assess, observe, document, and report patient conditions accurately.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
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