LPN RN

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care

Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures, as directed by the Registered Nurse, under physician's orders

Perform all the duties and tasks related to private duty nursing client

Able to document electronically and add, modify and update medication orders using Wellsky

Assist with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan

Recognize, and understand, the effects of social and economic problems upon patients and provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients

Help teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques

Foster cooperative effort among personnel, by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care, and by active participation in team and staff conferences

Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning

Prepare, and submit, clinical and progress notes, no less often than, weekly (not to include admission)

Observe, record, and report, to the appropriate person, patient symptoms, reactions, and changes including:

The general physical and mental condition of patients and signs and symptoms, which may be indicative of changes in condition

Stresses in human relationships, between the patients and staff personnel, and between patients and their families and visitors

Assist with the rehabilitation of patients, according to the medical care plan, by encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of the patient and encouraging patients to help themselves using their own capabilities

Further assist in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the patient’s range of motion, body mechanics, or body alignment.

Actively participate in nursing organizations, promote, and participate in in-service programs

TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES

The Licensed Practical Nurse, with the education and proven clinical competence, may perform certain treatments/procedures, provided the Home Health Agency’s policies and the State’s Regulatory Acts allow their performance.

Only advance LPNs, with documented skill in performing these functions, may:

Administer medications

Hang I.V.s premixed with medications

Hang hydrating fluid without medications

Start peripheral I.V.s

Flush peripheral lines with saline or heparin solutions

Inspect insertion sites, change dressings, and remove peripheral I.V. needles/catheters

Calculate and adjust flow rates

Check blood with a Registered Nurse

Company Description

Must live and be eligible to work in the USA.