The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
An LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse
Some of the skills performed
Works with RN shares responsibility for team of patients
Administration of IV fluids
Administration of medications (certain IV medications after successful completion of certification class)
Venipuncture for blood collection
Insertion of IV cannulas
Physical Assessment and collecting of information
Fingerstick & Heelstick blood sugars
Directing staff in patient care
Insertion of foley catheters
Dressing wounds and skin care
Quick Cult
Provides newborn care
Provides post-partum, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program and current licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
After orientation demonstrates and maintains skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of a Licensed Practical Nurse
Successful completion of NRP certification within one year