Licensed Practical Nurse (POB)

Licensed Practical Nurse (POB)

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as part of the patient care team to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients in a subacute care level in the acute care setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The LPN plays a vital role in monitoring patient health, administering medications, and supporting recovery for individuals along with the care team that includes physician, registered nurses, patient care technician, advance nurse practitioner and physician assistants. This position requires clinical competence, compassion, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to upholding New Jersey State Board of Nursing regulations and facility policies. The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide nursing care for a unique patient population from the Bureau of Prisons. Additional compensation of $5.00 / hr is provided when providing care for these patients.

Essential Functions

• Completion of admission history (no initial assessment)
• Home medication reconciliation
• Normal saline flushes
• Fingerstick & insulin coverage
• All PO, SQ, IM medications
• Oxygen administration and titration per protocol
• Skin / Wound dressing changes and treatments
• Update Braden and Falls Risk assessment
• Venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens
• ordering specialty bed
• v / s – TPR, BP, pulse ox
• SCD
• Feeding pumps
• Lifting device
• In an emergency ONLY : Transcribes physicians’ orders in accordance with appropriate Standards.
• Maintains emergency equipment and supplies which are located in the nursing department.
• Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patient to RN and appropriate action taken.
• Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician.
• Assists with any procedures listed on Orientation Skills Check List that have been taught through formal training or by registered nurse or physician, i.e., ECG, urine dip stick, peak flow.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards.
• Follow-up on patients calls as directed by physician and / or RN.
• Gives instructions to patients as instructed by physician, nurse practitioner and physician s assistants regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Observes records and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians and / or RN.
• Documents nursing observation according to hospital policy.
• Provides general nursing care to patients i.e., bathing, dressing, personal hygiene of patient
• Discontinue IV hep lock

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education / Certifications

Working Conditions

Exposed to unpleasant odors, body waste, and communicable diseases. Encounters stress, emergencies, and death. On feet most of the day, lifts patients and moves heavy equipment. Interacts with family, visitors, health team members and other hospital personnel.

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