LPN

Understanding and adheres to established policies and procedures. Implement the nursing care plan for each patient. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician an RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's/LVN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatment and care of patient. Participates in medical record audit as assigned. Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled. Takes on-call duty,nights, weekends and holidays as assigned. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.