Licensed Practical Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the clinicalsupervisor Complete evaluation tasks including vital signs and medicationreviews Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other individuals in the client’s care plan Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at eachvisit Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursingcare Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures andstrategies Record patient’s medical information and vital signs Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient careplans Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or otheranesthetics Prepare patients for and assist with examinations ortreatments Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physicalactivity Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including the assessment of the patient’s home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems Engage in research activities related to nursing Performother duties asassigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree from school of nursingpreferred Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license One year of LPN experience Current CPR certification required Valid driver’s license required Current automobile registration and insurance required Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the patient Computer literate Strong organizational skills Excellent written and communication skills Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers) #J-18808-Ljbffr