UNKNOWN

FEED

OTHER

Licensed Practical Nurses deliver direct patient care in various healthcare settings, focusing on basic nursing functions such as medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care, and patient education. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in some states, is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians.

<h1>Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description</h1><h2>Position Overview</h2>A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in some states, is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. LPNs play a crucial role in patient care by monitoring patient health, administering medications, and providing comfort and support to patients and their families.<h2>Primary Responsibilities</h2>Licensed Practical Nurses deliver direct patient care in various healthcare settings, focusing on basic nursing functions such as medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care, and patient education. They work as part of a healthcare team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care.<h2>Key Duties and Responsibilities</h2><h3>Direct Patient Care</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Monitor and record patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)</li><li>Administer prescribed medications via oral, topical, and injection routes</li><li>Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care</li><li>Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, mobility)</li><li>Collect specimens for laboratory testing</li><li>Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician</li></ul><h3>Patient Monitoring and Assessment</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Conduct routine health assessments and screenings</li><li>Monitor patient responses to treatments and medications</li><li>Recognize and report signs of complications or adverse reactions</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations</li><li>Assist with diagnostic procedures and tests</li></ul><h3>Medication Administration</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders</li><li>Verify patient identity and medication accuracy using safety protocols</li><li>Monitor patients for medication side effects and therapeutic responses</li><li>Maintain medication records and inventory</li><li>Educate patients about medication purposes and side effects</li></ul><h3>Patient Education and Support</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Provide basic health education to patients and families</li><li>Teach patients about disease management and self-care techniques</li><li>Offer emotional support and comfort to patients and families</li><li>Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care instructions</li><li>Promote patient safety and infection control practices</li></ul><h3>Documentation and Communication</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Maintain detailed patient records and care plans</li><li>Document all nursing interventions and patient responses</li><li>Communicate effectively with healthcare team members</li><li>Participate in shift reports and team meetings</li><li>Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies</li></ul><h3>Equipment and Supply Management</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Operate and maintain basic medical equipment</li><li>Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning of equipment</li><li>Monitor and order supplies as needed</li><li>Maintain clean and organized work environment</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Education and Licensing Requirements</h2><h3>Required Qualifications</h3><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse</li><li>Current BLS certification</li></ul><ul class="list-disc pl-8"><li>Previous healthcare experience</li><li>Variable Days</li><li>Facility housing provided</li></ul>

Talented Medical Solutions

Travel LPN Long Term Care

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Catheterization

Cleaning Equipment

Communication Skills

Discharge Plans

Disease Prevention and Control

Documentation

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Health Plan

Healthcare

Injections

Inventory Reports

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Long-Term Care

Maintain Compliance

Medical Equipment

Medical Records

Medication Administration

Medications

Nursing

Nursing Management

Order Supplies

Organizational Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Education

Prescription Drugs

Record Keeping

Registered Nurse (RN)

Regulatory Compliance

Side Effects

Sterilization

Team Player

Training/Teaching

Vendor/Supplier Management

Wound Care

WorkWolf

Multi-specialty group practice providing access to quality medicine in a rural environment with 15 physicians, 7 visiting specialists and 13 advanced practice providers. Nationally recognized rural health care organization is looking to hire a Board Certified/Eligible Family Medicine with OB Physician in Southwest North Dakota!

Nationally recognized rural health care organization is looking to hire a Board Certified/Eligible Family Medicine with OB Physician in Southwest North Dakota! Premier location for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation! No experience needed! Company: <ul><li>Nationally recognized rural health care organization</li><li>Multi-specialty group practice providing access to quality medicine in a rural environment with 15 physicians, 7 visiting specialists and 13 advanced practice providers</li><li>Largest medical complex in Adams County serving 20,000 people </li></ul>   Benefits and Features: <ul><li>Competitive salary, depending on experience </li><li>Comprehensive benefits, HSA, 403b with 3% match </li><li>CME, paid licensure, malpractice and professional dues</li><li>Relocation and housing allowance</li><li>Student loan repayment </li></ul>   Your Role with the Company: <ul><li>Full-time Outpatient Family Medicine position</li><li>Clinic is attached to Critical Access Hospital with specialty support and hospitalist support</li><li>Family Medicine Physician will be seeing 12-18 patients/day with multiple chronic medical conditions</li><li>MD/DO will see primary care and OB patients with the support of General Surgeon for cesarean delivery and an on-stie OBGYN a few days/month </li></ul>   Background Profile: <ul><li>Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine with OB Physician </li></ul>     FOR MORE INFORMATION: david@nowhealthcare.org 843 494 1253

NOW Healthcare Recruiting

Family Medicine with OB - Nationally recognized rural health care organization , Open to J1 / H1B

Family Medicine

Fishing

Hospital

Hunting

Medical Conditions

Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Outpatient Care

Primary Care

Recreation

Student Loans

HaleyMarketing

YEAR

Good technical skills: vital signs, specimen collection, weights, isolation, hot/cold packs; cooperates in unit cleaning, maintenance, restocking, diet kitchen, utility room, patient rooms and equipment; had good knowledge of phone system, pager system, alarms and proper response to each. Excellence in Practice:Time management: completes assignments and assists others willingly; answers call lights; greets and directs patients, visitors and hospital personnel in a friendly and courteous manner, assists in room preparation, admissions and discharges.

Position Summary: Responsible to coordinate activities at the Nurses Station, including receptionist, general clerical and information management duties with computer skills. Provide direct patient care, both medical and non-medical.  Cares are directed and supervised by the RN or LPN.  Assures the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Excellence in Practice:<ul><li>Time management:  completes assignments and assists others willingly; answers call lights; greets and directs patients, visitors and hospital personnel in a friendly and courteous manner, assists in room preparation, admissions and discharges.</li><li>Assists patients with activities and meal time set up, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and dressing.  Attends to physical and emotional needs.</li><li>Computer skills:  able to admit patients with knowledge about inpatient/outpatient status, obtain charts, able to use order entry for physician orders, specimen collections, equipment repairs and dietary needs.</li><li>Performs duties independently with little or no supervision.</li><li>Good technical skills:  vital signs, specimen collection, weights, isolation, hot/cold packs; cooperates in unit cleaning, maintenance, restocking, diet kitchen, utility room, patient rooms and equipment; had good knowledge of phone system, pager system, alarms and proper response to each.</li><li>Able to prioritize and multitask – separate emergency orders and request for regular work flow.  Adapts to changes in workload while remaining calm and reassuring.  Takes direction from medical professionals, follows stat orders.</li><li>Treats patients with dignity and respect providing for privacy in all cares.</li><li>Completes assignments, good time managements.  Assists others willingly.  Answers call lights promptly.  Makes hourly rounds.</li><li>Assists patients with activities of daily living:  meal time set up and feeding, toileting, ambulation, transfers, positioning, dressing, AM & PM cares – bathing, oral hygiene, shave, skin and nail care.  Attends to physical, spiritual and emotional needs.</li><li>Accurately documents care provided:  Activity, Meals, I & O, Vital Signs, Weights, Swing Bed activities and ADL assessments.</li><li>Assist with admissions and discharges – room preparation.</li><li>Cooperates with unit cleaning, maintenance and restocking:  Diet kitchen, utility room, report room, patient rooms, supply room, med carts, IV trays, equipment, etc.</li><li>Good technical skills:  Vital Signs, I & O, specimen collection, WBG, Weights, Isolation, hot and cold pads and SCD’s.</li><li>Respectfully takes direction from medical professionals and reports changes in patient condition timely</li><li>Assists in maintaining equipment and reports any faulty or unsafe equipment.</li><li>Collects, compiles and organizes data for stats as designated.</li><li>Assists with maintaining equipment and reports all faulty equipment.</li></ul>Essential Job Requirements:<ul><li>Education: High School Graduate, not required but preferred.</li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

West River Health Services

Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk

Administrative Skills

Clinical Assessment

Computer Skills

Data Collection

Establish Priorities

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Java Swing

Medical Treatment

Multitasking

Order Processing

Patient Admissions

Skin Care

Specimen Collection

Telephone Skills

Time Management

partner JazzHR

TEMPORARY

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is also frequently required: to talk and hear, use hands and fingers, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Champions Thrifty White programs to patients such as Ready Refill, Medication Synchronization and HealthyPackRx and assists with enrolling patients.

Relief Pharmacist  Thrifty White Pharmacy is seeking a Relief Pharmacist in #055 Hettinger, North Dakota to provide best-in-class service in all areas including: skilled professional pharmaceutical consulting, disease state management, medication therapy management, and administration of immunizations as allowed, and ensures appropriate, reliable and consistent patient care through the distribution, control and delivery of pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and state and federal law.   A few of the primary responsibilities include: <ul><li>Providing excellent customer service to customers by building loyalty and repeat business.</li><li>Champions Thrifty White programs to patients such as Ready Refill, Medication Synchronization and HealthyPackRx and assists with enrolling patients.</li><li>Dispenses medications, related supplies, and provides all clinical pharmacy services.</li><li>Leads, directs, and supervises the pharmacy staff in manager’s absence to accomplish goals.</li><li>Leads team by modeling, coaching, and maintaining high standards in patient service.</li><li>Structures and organizes workflow and systems for efficient prescription filling, patient counseling, and providing clinical services.</li><li>Able to learn and implement new and changing technologies on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Able to maintain flexibility in new or changing work roles and the modification of job responsibilities as required.</li><li>Willing to help anywhere in the store or nearby locations as needed.</li><li>Good attendance and punctuality is required in order to fulfill the essential job functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representable of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may include long periods of standing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is also frequently required: to talk and hear, use hands and fingers, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li></ul>  Applicants must have the following: <ul><li>A pharmacy license, or the ability to receive a pharmacy license without any federal sanctions. </li><li>A PharmD or MTM Certification (must provide a copy of the course completion certificate from an approved ACPE program).</li><li>Current Immunization Certification</li><li>Current CPR Certification</li><li>NPI Number</li></ul>  Thrifty White Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pharmacy Innovator of the Year by Drug Store News

Patient Care Jobs in Round Lake, IN

Resume Resources

Get noticed by top employers!

Patient Care Jobs in Round Lake, IN

Travel LPN Long Term Care Talented Medical Solutions

Family Medicine with OB - Nationally recognized rural health care organization , Open to J1 / H1B NOW Healthcare Recruiting

Nursing Assistant/Ward Clerk West River Health Services

Relief Pharmacist Thrifty White Pharmacy

Resume Resources