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Agency lpn

Integritus Healthcare

#Documentation #Patient Assessment #Medication Administration #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #Patient Safety #Infection Control #Nursing Care #Physician Orders #Emergency Procedures #Narcotics Control #Healthcare Operations

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic nursing care, including vital sign checks, catheter insertion, patient comfort measures, and accurate documentation of patient status and responses to care. This role also involves administering medications, communicating with RNs and physicians, and collaborating with the health team to ensure patient well-being.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be able to perform direct patient care using established procedures, administer medications safely, and handle emergency situations professionally. Essential duties include maintaining accurate medical records, verifying patient identity before treatment, and ensuring narcotic records are correct for the shift.

DocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient ComfortInfection ControlShift ReportingPatient TeachingEmergency HandlingCatheter InsertionBasic Nursing CareBlood Pressure MonitoringNarcotic Record Keeping

Job description

Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.
Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse.
All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values.