LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Definition and Role

Performs nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD/NP/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Observes, records and reports to supervising MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient’s condition.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.
• Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.
• May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal Program
• Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care.
• Assists the MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient.  (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA).
• Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.
• Notifies MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient’s living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.
• Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient’s problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient’s overall health status.
• May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record.  Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.:  TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.
• May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in.
• Responsible for “all other duties assigned”.
• Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company’s EHR.
• Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.
• Travel may be required to various clinic locations and home program visits
• Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned
• Acrylic nails are prohibited
• Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, with no restrictions.
• Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.
• CPR/BLS required
• TB and Flu vaccination

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.
• Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.
• Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.

Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.