Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

1 week ago

Lynn, MA, United States American Healthcare Staffing, LLC. Full time

About the job Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

LICENSED PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSE

Job Overview: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to clients and families. He/She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse, and is supervised by the RN.

Qualifications

- Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing

- Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing

- One (1) year of experience as a nurse

Responsibilities

- Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies and the physician's Plan of Care

- Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned client

- Observes the client; evaluates the care of the client; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he/she is assigned

- Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change

- Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.

- Assists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques

- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client

- Provides optimum physical and emotional environment

- Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures

- Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required

- Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed

- Performs within limits of preparation and experience

- Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

- Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. If an LVN/LPN provides IV therapy or other technical procedure not included in routine LVN/LPN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, physician, or specific training program director

- Other duties as assigned

Organizational Relationship

- Reports to Director of Nursing Services

Special Requirements

- Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

Functional Abilities

- Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position

- Able to physically perform the duties required by the position

- Able to travel to prospective clients' residences

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