LPN

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Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

LPN:

I. Job Summary / Job Purpose (Safety-Sensitive Position)

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, Licensed Practical Nurse - functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.

II. Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
• May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.
• Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.
• Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages.
• Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

V. Job Requirements / Qualifications

a. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program required.
• Current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse from the state licensing board required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Must have additional specialty certifications (if applicable).

b. Experience (required and preferred):

• 1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting required.
• 0 1 year Specialty clinic experience preferred.

VI. Disclaimers

• This job description reflects EngageMED's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Critical features of this job are listed above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Requirements

V. Job Requirements / Qualifications

a. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program required.
• Current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse from the state licensing board required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Must have additional specialty certifications (if applicable).

b. Experience (required and preferred):

• 1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting required.
• 0 1 year Specialty clinic experience preferred.

VI. Disclaimers

• This job description reflects EngageMED's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Critical features of this job are listed above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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