Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
On-sitePortageville, Missouri, United States
Portageville, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates Degree
Full TimeAssociates Degree
Job Summary
Conduct assessments, follow protocol, report medical or behavioral changes, and document findings. Perform admission duties including completing assessments, medication administration records, and physician order reviews. Manage discharges by documenting, notifying physicians and guardians, and arranging transportation. Provide wound care by following protocols to irrigate, pack, and remove dressings. Lead CNAs and CMTs, ensuring compliance with facility protocols and policies. Respond effectively to emergency situations.
Required Qualifications
- LPN licensure/certification
- genuine empathy
- patience
- caring approach
- willingness to care for the needs of patients and the team
- work ethic
- integrity
- competence
- ability to conduct assessments
- ability to follow protocol
- ability to report medical or behavioral changes
- ability to document findings
- ability to complete admission duties
- ability to complete assessment
- ability to complete MAR
- ability to complete TAR
- ability to review chart set-up
- ability to review physician orders
- ability to order medications
- ability to complete documentation for discharges
- ability to notify physician and guardian
- ability to arrange transportation
- ability to follow wound care protocols
- ability to irrigate
- ability to pack
- ability to remove dressings
- ability to lead CNAs and CMTs
- ability to ensure compliance with facility protocols and policies
- ability to respond effectively to emergency situations
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