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Agency lpn

Integritus Healthcare

#Patient Assessment #Medication Administration #Emergency Response #Vital Signs #LPN #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Infection Control #Nursing Care

Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic nursing care, documenting patient status and interventions accurately, and communicating patient needs to Registered Nurses and physicians. This role also involves preparing and administering medications, handling emergencies professionally, and performing necessary administrative duties.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be capable of performing direct patient care using established procedures, including tasks like checking vital signs and inserting catheters, while strictly adhering to safety and infection control policies. A key requirement is the ability to document assessments thoroughly and participate in mandatory training to maintain current licensure.

DocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentCollaborationPatient ComfortInfection ControlEmergency HandlingHealth TeachingCatheter InsertionTransferringBasic Nursing CareAdmittingBlood Pressure MonitoringMedical Forms CompletionDischargingCommunication With RNs

Job description

Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.

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