LPN

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and handicapped persons in the long term care setting. Takes and records resident vital signs. Dresses wounds. Applies compresses. Observes resident and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge. Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on resident chart. Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheostomy tubes, and oxygen supplies. Collects samples, such as urine, blood and sputum from residents for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples. Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds residents. Records food and fluid intake and output. Bathes, dresses, and assists residents in walking and turning. Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers call lights. Must pass state board of examination and be licensed. May inventory and requisition supplies. Documentation capability with accuracy and understanding of facility, state and federal regulations and policies and procedures. May start and monitor IV's with appropriate accreditation and licensure.