LPN / RN Job Description
LPN / RN Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
LPN / RN Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for LPN / RN
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, AED, IV, LPN, RN
Education for LPN / RN
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the LPN / RN job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Primary and Associate Degree in Nursing, Supervision, Health Care, Healthcare, Graduate, Associates, Science, Education
Skills for LPN / RN
Desired skills for LPN / RN include:
Desired experience for LPN / RN includes:
LPN / RN Examples
LPN / RN Job Description
- Performs processes involved in the delivery of age-appropriate patient care
- Provides on call services and emergency care includingfirst aid and CPR
- Assists Health Service Administrator with medicationmanagement including monthly inventory and ordering of stockmedication/vaccines
- Has direct input into performance reviews for care associates and presents reviews with the RCD
- Has direct input into disciplinary documentation for care associates and presents action with the RCD
- Perform spirometries
- Apply first set testing and read test results
- Apply second set testing and read test results
- Review treatment log and administer allergy immunotherapy
- Set up allergy treatment rooms for the day’s services
- Other education and experience plus licensure as required by state such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP and ACT training
- IV therapy and other department specific skills training required
- Participates in orientation of new nurses upon request
- Current and unrestricted RN license to practice in the state for which you are applying
- Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of touch and
- Completion of a state approved Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nuse Program
LPN / RN Job Description
- Other RN/LPN duties as assigned
- Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services
- Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan
- Monitors and records medications in a timely manner
- Oversees and monitors staff who administer medication
- Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients
- Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing
- Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control
- Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation
- Performs nursing duties, including administration of intravenous fluids, medications, and therapeutics based on resident's individual plan of care
- A minimum of one year of verified nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- A minimum of one year of nursing experience as an LPN/RN
- A minimum of one year of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse - RN / Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
- Tennessee state RN or LPN license
- Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of patients
- Completion of a state approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program or Registered Nurse Program
LPN / RN Job Description
- Participate in orientation education activities
- Work as a care manager in the disease management model
- Provide clinical education and supervision for medical assistant staff
- Work collaboratively with case management and health education to effectively coordinate care as directed by the primary care medical staff
- Implement orders for specific interventions as indicated by the medical staff
- Reach out and engage homeless people with respect to their health status, substance abuse, and social service problems
- Assess the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient
- Take a complete history of individual and family members
- Make referrals to primary care provider for chronic or episodic care
- Administer immunizations, tuberculosis tests, monitor medication
- New York State Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- 1+ year of experience post-licensure
- Experience working with the IDD population as a nurse
- PALS or ACLS may be required based on the specific area of practice
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program ADN required (BSN preferred) or LPN program
- Current Tennessee State LPN license
LPN / RN Job Description
- Perform physical examinations for donors and review accumulated data in a timely manner to confirm established donor suitability
- Supervise or personally provide for the immediate needs of a donor experiencing an acute, untoward reaction to plasmapheresis or immunization
- Administer immunizations following DCOP’s and manufacturers insert
- As necessary, provide appropriate and confidential counseling to unacceptable donors
- Maintain the Center’s emergency medical kit and equipment in accordance with DCOP’s to insure that equipment is up to date and functioning properly
- Review test results and consult with Center physician on any unusual, abnormal, or elevated test results and non-routine situations in addition to all medical incidents which must also be reviewed by Center physician
- Any other duties as required by Supervisor
- Conducting routine site visits, checking vitals, doing assessments, counseling of medication administration, and documenting progress
- Act as a health/medical resource for staff, training staff in the medical arena
- Conduct audits and reviews of medications
- Minimum one (1) year of RN/LPN experience required with home health experience preferred
- Copy of updated Physical, based on state requirements for RN/LPN
- One year prior RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) experience preferred
- Pediatric/Teen Experience, G-tube, Trach, Vent experience preferred
- Current Registered Nurses (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) license for the state in which the nurse practices
- One year prior Registered Nurses (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) experience preferred
LPN / RN Job Description
- Inspect medical office and storage areas to insure they conform to all security and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards and procedures
- Immediately report any/all security irregularities or problems to the on-duty Jail Supervisor and all health related problems to the Director of Correctional Health Care
- Ensure that all security measures are followed as per client’s policies and procedures
- Organize and maintain on-site prescription medications to include monitoring expiration dates and arranging for the proper destruction of unusable medications
- Conduct medication rounds and health care evaluations as required or requested
- Carry out all duties as requested by Supervisors, Administrators, and the Jail Physician
- Document all prisoner health care encounters
- Check incoming prisoners for health problems and/or serious injuries as required or requested
- Update health care files and departmental paperwork throughout the shift
- Assist physician during sick call clinics when indicated
- Current Health Certificate (per facility RN/LPN contract or state regulation)
- One year prior RN/LPN experience required
- Minimum one (1) year of nursingexperience as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Copy of updated Physical, based onstate requirements for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)
- Copy of updated TB results/ Chestx-ray preferred
- Completion of a state approved Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse Program