Doctors Nursing and Rehab: Licensed Practical Nurse - Lpn

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitoring work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists with notifying attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement changes in orders as instructed or ordered by physicians. Must be a high school graduate. Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing. Must be willing to work as charge nurses, and work as needed during emergencies to assure adequate coverage. Must be willing to perform job duties of Nursing Assistant as needed. Must provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctors' orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing. Must attend in-service training, complete online training courses assigned, and other staff meetings as required. Must be able to direct unit staff, assuring that work assignments are completed appropriately and timely. Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with al nursing personnel, other departments and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others. Must have ability to make decisions regarding nursing and unit problems, realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients and/or staff. Must read, know, and follow personnel, department and Facility policies and procedures and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements. Must have neat appearance and good personal hygiene.