LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Company: Southern Healthcare Management
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
SUMMARY A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides care and
treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team
environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The
LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses
(RNs). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned --- Collection of data (may be part of
an assessment (e.g., vital signs, resident's complaints, symptoms,
etc.) --- Observation of the residents (e.g., location, activity,
position, etc.) --- Administers and documents medications and
treatments --- Collection of information to assist the
interdisciplinary care plan team in the plan of care --- Supervises
LPNs and certified nursing assistants with appropriate supervisory
LPN training --- Communicates with RNs and or physicians regarding
pertinent resident observations and information --- Documents
observations and care in compliance with standards of care and
company policy --- Completes required forms and documents in
accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Valid State licensure as an LPN Current CPR certification
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Able to supervise LPN's and certified
nursing assistants with appropriate LPN supervisory training as per
state requirement PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT Shift work may
be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use
hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.
Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer
patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds Employee is
occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or
airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance
with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Participates in (or
conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper
use and disclosure of resident's protected health information.
Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures
and state and federal law.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Keywords: Southern Healthcare Management, Wilmington , LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), Healthcare , Wilmington, North Carolina
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