LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing to the children in the PDHC setting. All care is provided in accordance with the Physician's Plan of Care (POC) and within the state specific LPN Practice Act.

Primary Responsibilities

• Delivers competent and quality care in compliance with the individual Plan of Care and ongoing physician orders.
• On?going observation and assessment of children/individual's condition and needs.
• Takes appropriate action based on a child/individual's assessment.
• Documents all care delivered and the child's response in the EMR.
• Identifies in writing a child/individual's responses to treatment, specifically those that are unusual or unexpected.
• Records, monitors, documents, and interpret vital signs.
• Provides personal hygiene assistance.
• Monitors child/individual's intake & output.
• Maintains adequate medical supplies.
• Assists with the development of a child/individual's plan of care.
• Outlines child/individual goals and desired outcomes.
• Collaborates in the identification of child/individual needs and/or problems.
• Reinforces child/individual's and family education for care of the child/individual.
• Intervenes as appropriate to prevent or reduce a child/individual's injury.
• Maintains privacy and supports the rights of children/individuals and their families related to child/individual's care.
• Communicates effectively with the family and company staff to provide appropriate information relative to medical care.
• Works in a collaborative manner with other health care personnel.
• Acts in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act while complying with Company Nursing Standards of care.
• Performs policies and procedures in line with company mission and values.
• Reports any change in child's condition, accident, or incident to the Registered Nurse.
• Ensures the safe transport and delivery of children when assigned to transportation as the medical escort.
• Properly secures children in car seats or wheelchairs for transport.
• Maintains appropriate professional credentials and accepts responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Completes all Company assigned education upon hire, monthly and annually per Company policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements

• Currently licensed (unrestricted) as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Louisiana
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
• Two (2) years' experience in pediatric care as an LPN or two (2) years' prior documented experience in pediatrics in a direct care role with medically fragile children.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a PDHC setting with extensive patient contact. Due to the nature of the work, the LPN may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with a patient; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 30 lbs ); and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Hear in a normal audio range, with or without correction.