LPN

Licensed Practical NurseUnder delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse, assesses and plan for direct patient care within the nursing team. Responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care. Responsible and accountable to know and understand OMC#s vision, mission, values, and standards. Current Missouri LPN License. BLS #Follows established nursing policy and procedure, including attendance policy, medication administration, following care plans, using proper transfer and gait techniqueAssist the Triage nurse in initial first receiving situation by taking VS, chief complaint, and explaining expected care plan, tests etc. (see above)Rounds hourly in waiting room when it has patients, family and visitors waiting for careDocuments complete and accurate assessments and reports patient information appropriately and timelyRecognizes situations that require immediate interventionAssists the APN in caring of patients who are in the waiting room or results pending areaAssists in making follow up phone calls to identified patient populationAssists in obtaining initial ECG within 10 minutes of patient arrivalAssists in placing patients in rooms, notifying primary nurse of patient arrival, getting patient prepared to see the physician. Gives patient update on expected plan of careAssists in training EMT.B as a First Receiver care providerPlace splints, immobilizers, etc.Other duties as assigned