LPN
About The Position
The LPN assists the staff and physician by collection of pertinent patient information needed to determine physical and psychological needs, address and identify health problems, performs selected treatments, diagnostic procedures and routine duties. The LPN functions as a member of the healthcare team with responsibilities commensurate with educational preparation, training and demonstrated competencies. Direct patient care is provided to patients of all ages. Perform EKG’s, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy. Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner. Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner. Administer medications per physician order. Assist physician with exams/procedures. Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary. Report maintenance needs to manager. Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited LPN program
- BCLS required
- Licensed Practical Nurse, L.P.N.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two years of direct patient care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Collection of pertinent patient information
- Performing selected treatments
- Performing diagnostic procedures
- Performing routine duties
- Performing EKG’s, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy
- Obtaining vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner
- Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner
- Administering medications per physician order
- Assisting physician with exams/procedures
- Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary
- Reporting maintenance needs to manager
- Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
