Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities Performs Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and other emergency responses. Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol. Takes the patient's vital signs. Identifies patient's allergies. Administers medication. Monitors side effects of medication. Observes effectiveness of medications. Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol. Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory. Performs other procedures per protocol. Educates patients and caregivers on maintaining optimal health status. Demonstrates self‑care activities such as dressing changes, self‑examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices. Ensures the patient understands self‑care instructions. Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient. Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record. Documents orders followed and medical interventions. Documents completed tests and the results. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, and records utilization of controlled drugs. Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g., electronic or paper). Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies. Reports discrepancies in the inventory. Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable. Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment. Fosters teamwork to ensure total care of patient/client and coordination with outside entities. Discusses the patient’s comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient’s needs. Communicates with internal and external entities. Provides education to employees and other staff. Skills Read and understand written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents. Listen attentively to understand points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times. Communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing. Adjust actions in relation to others’ actions. Recognize and explain why others react as they do. Actively seek ways to help people. Manage one’s own time. Abilities Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Listen to and understand information and ideas. Communicate (verbal and written) clear information and ideas. Speak clearly so others can understand you. Apply general rules to specific problems. Learn on the fly. Problem‑solve. Set priorities. Make timely decisions. Work independently when needed. Be action‑oriented. Drive for results. Demonstrate organizational agility. Show compassion. Act with ethics and values. Maintain integrity and trust. Build strong peer relationships. Understand others. Tools & Equipment Electronic devices. Various medical equipment and devices. #J-18808-Ljbffr