Practical Nurse

Job Title

The duties include:

• Preparing the procedure room and medical equipment for the procedure to be performed.
• Assisting in performing exams, procedures, and treatments such as gynecological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and ear nose and throat (ENT).
• Performing procedures such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), urinary catheterizations, and suctioning of trachea.
• Documenting procedures in patient charts.
• Collecting and labeling urine, sputum, blood, and stool specimens.
• Administering prescribed medications.
• Teaching patients and family members how patients should perform simple tests for themselves, e.g., blood sugar, hypertension, or urine.
• Closely monitoring patient condition throughout procedures and exams.