Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
This is licensed practical nursing work performing a variety of nursing and medical support functions in a County medical facility. A position in this class dispenses medications and provides treatments. Has the required knowledge for documentation on a medical record, supervises the work of Nursing Attendant I and Nursing Attendant II. A position in this class reports directly to a higher level nursing position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide the needs of the resident upon recommendation and orders of the attending physician and reports to the Supervisor Nurse I, Nurse II or physician, assess the resident's condition and reaction to medication, treatments or significant incidents.
Pours, administers and records prescribed medications and treatments, observing resident's reactions to medications and treatments; reports to Supervisor Nurse I and II any visible symptoms or adverse reactions.
Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to routine bedside nursing care required to meet the physical, psychological, nutritional, religious, emotional and social needs of the residents; i.e. bathing, feeding, making beds, ambulation of patients via wheelchair, geri-chair, cane, walker, or assistance of nursing personnel, TPR, intake and output, enemas, hot and cold applications, skin care, catheterization, tube feedings, etc. Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to the health and welfare of the patient including safety measures; i.e. restraints (all types), oxygen therapy, etc. Maintains residents clinical recorded by charting all pertinent data and appropriate observations on the resident's clinical recorded; i. e. B.P., clinic tests, intake and output, nurses notes, temperatures noting elevations, pulses; respiration.
Coordinates, instructs and assumes lead work responsibilities for Nursing Attendant I, Nursing Attendant II and students when assigned.
Processes forms and miscellaneous documents as necessary.
Performs all related duties and responsibilities as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of practical nursing principles, practices and standards.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in medical care documentation.
Knowledge of practical nursing methods and techniques commonly employed.
Ability to assess extent of medical condition and/or need for medical care on the part of those with conflicting motivations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the personnel both within and outside of the institution.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Education equivalent to completion of an accredited practical nursing course of study. Some practical nursing experience. Graduate of high school or equivalent courses. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.