Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Asthma, Allergy, and ENT Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description:

• Provides direct care, including IV therapy, within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties.
• Interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel.
• Demonstrates professional responsibilities and is responsible for own practice.
• Assists other members of the healthcare team in providing high-quality personalized patient care.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred IV therapy credentials.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Job Duties:

• Uses the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members, and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
• Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner as needs of the unit/department change.
• Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Duties require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.
• Works in a patient care area with potential occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
• There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.