Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) abides by the legal boundaries of nursing practice based on the knowledge and statutes of the designated Nurse Practice Act within the state and perform only those acts, functions, or task that the nurse is licensed, qualified, trained, knowledgeable and/or skilled to perform. The LPN follows and implements the rules and regulations set forth by the standards of practice. The nurse accepts responsibility for individual nursing actions and continued competence and will complete all competencies and proficiency training required by company policy.

Education

Nursing Degree - Required

Experience

1-2 Years - Preferred

License & Certification

Professional License with State of Practice – Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Maintains appropriate clinical standards. Follows the policy and procedures as written in the Company Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Recognizes the patient’s individual rights and cultural diversity; aids the patients’ in their right to be informed and to participate in making decisions in all aspects of their medical care and treatment.
• Administers appropriate high quality, patient-focused health care.
• Patient care functions may include nursing assessment, CLIA waived point of care testing, medication administration, phlebotomy, intra venous therapy, wound care, splinting application and other treatments ordered by the provider.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, including patient and family instruction; ensures that all aspects of care have respect for personal values and beliefs and are focused on the individual needs of each patient.
• Delegates only non-complex tasks to unlicensed medical personnel.
• Maintains all clinical documentation, including quality control and compliance logs required by company policy and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Accurately, efficiently, and completely documents all clinical patient care data.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources of the company in a prudent and efficient manner.
• Assists provider and staff on duty at all times during a shift, including, but not limited to, the unpacking of supplies and maintaining the general aesthetics of the clinic. Cleans instruments and equipment per company guidelines, maintains stock in all exam rooms before, during, and after each shift. Assists in turning over exam rooms, procedure rooms and treatment rooms immediately after a patient is discharged from that room. Assists non-ambulatory patients to and from the building.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services in accordance with company guidelines.