Clinic LPN

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:

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

Qualifications:

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