Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Seafield Center, Inc.

Title:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ID:5715

Department:Nursing

Location:Westhampton Beach

Description

MAIN FUNCTION:-To assist in maintaining a high level of care to all clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES LPN Performs the following nursing duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse: - Engage in nursing assessment of current client population through obtaining report upon arrival of shift.-Document all pertinent nursing care matters in client's EMR.-Pick up all physicians' orders. Medications will be entered in the medication administration record. Treatments and consultations will be entered in the day book, MAR; and EMR.-Review all physicians' orders with the Registered Nurse in charge.-Follow universal precautions and utilize the appropriate infection control measures.-Prepare patients and assist the physician with physical exams.-Keep staff informed, both verbally and in writing, of significant matters pertaining to the clients.-Attend job related meetings and in-services.-Perform other duties as assigned. COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: LPN -Perform assessment under supervision of Registered Nurse.-Administer medication as ordered by the physician, understand basic pharmacology, be proficient in the use of nebulizer, and planting PPD's and IM injections.-Proficient in basic nursing skills and also competent in taking an electrocardiogram, accuchecks for diabetics, and intoximeters.-Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: Current New York State LPN license; current CPR certification; and Oxygen Therapy certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. - The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach.- Assist in ambulation and transfer of patients as necessary.- The position may on occasion require the employee to stoop kneel or crouch.- The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and makes general observations.$30.00 - $31.00 Full time night opportunities available