JOB SUMMARY
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The LPN shall be under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse actively supports and promotes the Centers philosophy and mission statement.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse are:
• Perform initial physiological needs assessment on all patients on admission.
• Identify patients' symptoms and changes and take appropriate timely action.
• Observe behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, take appropriate actions and document.
• Maintain awareness of the status of assigned patients. Collect and document data appropriate to the nature and severity of the illness. Communicate appropriate data to the physician and other patient care team membe...