Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care to patients and is a critical part of a healthcare team. An LPN usually assists a Registered Nurse (RN) and often oversees one or more Certified Nursing Assistant(s) (CNA) to carry out care plans and maintain patient comfort and well-being. LPNs take on a direct role in providing personal care to those in their charge, often assisting with all areas of the patient’s daily living needs. This enables LPNs to have a hands-on understanding of the care needed and offers the ability to make a positive impact on health outcomes. 

Principal Duties

·          Learn Athena clinical EMR

·          Participates in the delivery and evaluation of patient care

·          Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients

·          Adhere to clinic/company policies and procedures

·          Learn basic patient triage and computer input

·          Implements patient care plans to include blood draws and immunizations

·          Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or 2 patient identifiers (ex. Name & DOB)

·          Determine the correct venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.

·          Assists providers during examinations and procedures

·          Performs various patient tests and administers medications with the scope of practice of the nurse

·          Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working

·          Ensure patient confidentiality

·          Cleans work area as needed

·          Other duties as assigned by the management

Essential Skills/Job Requirements          

• Familiarity with computer and relevant software applications 
• Awareness of general administrative and clerical procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Able to stand on feet, bend and move through shift
• Ability to multitask

Experience & Education

·          LPN or RN certification

·          1-3 years’ experience

Physical Requirements

Needs to be able to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasional, reach and manipulate objects with their hands (like a keyboard).  Have good vision for reading computer screens and be able to hear clearly to answer phone calls; most positions may require lifting light items up to 10 pounds occasionally.