LPN

Job Duties include:

·       Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

·       Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.

·       Educates patients on surgical procedures.

·       Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.

·       Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.

·       Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.

·       Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.

·       Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.

·       Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.

·       Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.

·       Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.

·       Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the rehabilitation patient.

·       Performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient, and departmental safety.

·       Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Documents required information according to hospital policy.

·       Functions in an organized and time conscious manner

·       Presents self in a professional manner.

·       Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Uses appropriate patient education documentation modality.

·       Acquires and maintains current knowledge pertinent to nursing practice in Rehabilitation