Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse

Location : Chattanooga TN

Duration : Long Term

Rate : $35 / hr. on 1099

Assisting and Caring for Others :

• Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
• Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
• Takes the patient's vital signs.
• Identifies patient's allergies.
• Administers medication.
• Monitors side effects of medication.
• Observes effectiveness of medications.
• Feeds the patient.
• Bathes the patient.
• Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
• Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
• Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
• Performs other procedures per protocol.
• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :
• Educates patients / caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
• Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment / devices.
• Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.
• Documenting / Recording Information :
• Documents assessments, care and education provided to the patient.
• Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record.
• Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
• Documents completed tests and the results.
• Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
• Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).
• Monitoring and Controlling Resources :
• Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
• Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material :
• Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
• Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :
• Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient / client and outside entities.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :
• Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients / clients needs.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization :
• Communicates with internal and external entities.
• Coaching and Developing Others :
• Provides education to employees and others.

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