The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients’ health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.
JOB DUTIES:
· Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
· Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
· Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
· Monitor patients throughout their treatment
· Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
· Ensure that patients take their medication
· Liaise with patients’ families
· In some settings:
o Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
o Order supplies based on department needs
o Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
o Assist with patient set-up and clean up
o Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
o Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
o Greet patients and visitors
· Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
· Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required
· Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required
· BLS, required
· 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred