At the direction and under the supervision of a recognized licensed authority, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) contributes to the nursing process by performing tasks within the framework of case finding, health teaching, supportive and restorative care. The LPN gathers patient data and performs follow-up assessments using the nursing process.
Essential Functions:
Gather patient data and collaborate with healthcare team on plan of care
Provides care that meets professional standards of practice and regulatory requirements
Safely administers medications and vaccines as prescribed by the provider
Assists provider with procedures within the scope of the LPN license
Performs point of care testing
Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to primary and specialty care patients
Performs and documents patient intake including but not limited to: height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, vision and hearing screen, reason for visit, medication reconciliation
Participates in departmental and system wide quality improvement activities
Screens patient and family calls, gathers information, escalates and refers appropriately
Required:
Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
Active DE LPN licensure required
Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association.