Position Overview
Description The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of Registered Nurse. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.
Requirements - Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.
- Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs: Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing.
- Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning.
- Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments.
- Inserts and removes Foley catheters.
- Performs EKGs.
- Phlebotomy for blood collection.
- Insert IV and maintains line.
- Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e., incent...