LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Definition and Role

Performs nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD/NP/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

- Observes, records and reports to supervising MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patients condition.

- Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.

- Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures.

- Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique.

- Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.

- May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal Program

- Implements the nursing component of the patients plan of care.

- Assists the MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient. (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA).

- Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.

- Notifies MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patients living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.

- Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patients problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patients overall health status.

- May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record. Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.

- Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.: TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.

- May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in.

- Responsible for all other duties assigned.

- Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the companys EHR.

- Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.

- Travel may be required to various clinic locations and home program visits

- Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned

- Acrylic nails are prohibited

- Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty

Qualifications

Qualifications

- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

- Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, with no restrictions.

- Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.

- CPR/BLS required

- TB and Flu vaccination

Physical Requirements

- Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.

- Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.

- Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.

- Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.

Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.