Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsible for contributing to the nursing assessment, patient admissions, participating in the development and modification of the plan of care, participating in the implementation of the plan of care, and contributing to the evaluation of the responses of patients to nursing interventions. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to patients regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, and handicap.
Essential Job Functions
- Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
- Observes and reports changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Participates in the development and modification of the Nursing Care Plan by providing data. Uses data collected to plan and prioritize work.
- Documents the involvement of patient/family/significant other i...