Clinic LPN

Overview

The LPN is responsible for performing a variety of nursing care, patient activities, and supportive services to ensure patient comfort and well-being, in accordance with physicians\’ orders and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

1. Perform basic nursing care and patient procedures as required.
2. Participate in conferences and serve on committees as requested.
3. Observe, report, and document changes in patient condition, observations, complaints, and nursing care in the patient chart.
4. Engage in patient and family health education as needed.
5. Provide a safe and secure environment for patients.
6. Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
7. Administer I.V.F. as per state Nurse Practice Act.
8. Check, irrigate, and maintain drainage tubes.
9. Insert N/G tubes after training (KY & VA).
10. Administer tube feedings.
11. Perform suctioning according to hospital policy.
12. Respond in emergencies and participate in code team activities.
13. Perform catheterizations and maintain catheter care.
14. Administer medications via oral, intra-muscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, I.V., PB, and approved medications.
15. Administer I.V.P. medications in Virginia.
16. Care for patients on oxygen therapy and analyze oxygen concentrations.
17. Administer respiratory treatments (I.P.P.B.).
18. Apply sterile and unsterile compresses and bandages.
19. Assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
20. Test urine for sugar, acetone, pH; weigh patients; record vital signs.
21. Care for patients in isolation.
22. Assist with examinations and pap smears.
23. Implement post-operative care: cough, deep breathing, turning, vital signs.
24. Prepare patients for surgery, including pre-op checklists.
25. Apply ace bandages, traction, hot water bottles, and ice caps.
26. Record intake and output.
27. Collect specimens: blood, urine, stool, sputum.
28. Provide post-mortem care and transportation.
29. Administer enemas: retention, cleansing, therapeutic, colonic, irrigation.
30. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in nursing practice.
31. Respond appropriately in emergencies, including CPR, as directed.
32. Assist with the care and security of patient valuables.
33. Check narcotics and barbiturates, report discrepancies, and complete incident reports.
34. Care for patients with radium and assist with radium removal.
35. Prepare used equipment for sterilization and maintain storage.
36. Follow hospital policies for documentation and communication of orders.
37. Monitor blood glucose levels.
38. Collect data for Quality Improvement initiatives.
39. Use universal precautions at all times.
40. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
2. Maintain current licensure in the practicing state.
3. Complete the I.V. Therapy Course successfully.
4. Possess technical skills in specialized nursing fields (preferred).
5. Have 6 months to 1 year of on-the-job training to achieve proficiency in duties.

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