Licensed Practical Nurse 3 Main

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as part of the patient care team to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. The LPN assists the Physician, Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physicians Assistants (PA) in various aspects of medical treatment and testing. Functions include being part of the patient care team in efforts to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based on the objectives, standards, and policies of practical nursing. LPN work under the supervision and direction of a RN and/or Physicians in a fast-paced environment primarily with observation status patients an overnight post-op patient stays.

Essential Functions

• Completion of admission history (no initial assessment)
• Home medication reconciliation
• Normal saline flushes
• Environment of care checklist for SI patients
• Fingerstick & insulin coverage
• All PO, SQ, IM medications
• Oxygen administration and titration per protocol
• Skin/Wound dressing changes and treatments
• Update Braden and Falls Risk assessment
• Venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens
• ordering specialty bed
• v/s – TPR, BP, pulse ox
• SCD
• Feeding pumps
• Lifting device
• In an emergency ONLY: Transcribes physicians’ orders in accordance with appropriate Standards.
• Maintains emergency equipment and supplies which are located in the nursing department.
• Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patient to RN and appropriate action taken.
• Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician.
• Assists with any procedures listed on Orientation Skills Check List that have been taught through formal training or by registered nurse or physician, i.e., ECG, urine dip stick, peak flow.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards.
• Follow-up on patients calls as directed by physician and/or RN.
• Gives instructions to patients as instructed by physician, nurse practitioner and physician s assistants regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Observes records and reports patient s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians and/or RN.
• Documents nursing observation according to hospital policy.
• Provides general nursing care to patients i.e., bathing, dressing, personal hygiene of patient
• Discontinue IV hep lock
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

• Relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid NJ state license to practice practical nursing.
• BLS Required by American Heart Association (AHA).
• IV phlebotomy certification (preferred)
  
  

Working Conditions

Exposed to unpleasant odors, body waste, and communicable diseases. Encounters stress, emergencies, and death. On feet most of the day, lifts patients and moves heavy equipment. Interacts with family, visitors, health team members and other hospital personnel.