Contract

LPN- CONTRACT

Posted on 30 October 24 by Joseph O Munis

  • MILFORD, DELAWARE
  • $30 - $43 per Hour
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Job Description

LPN - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE XE "LICENSED PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSE" The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides nursing care and teaching to patients and families. He/She also functions as an Assistant to the physician and Registered Professional Nurse and is supervised by the RN.

Qualifications - Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing - Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the state where practicing - One (1) year of experience as a nurse

Responsibilities - Participates in the planning and coordination of total patients care in conjunction with the RN, facility policies and the physician's Plan of Care - Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned patient. - Observes the patients; evaluates the care of the patients; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the patients to whom he/she is assigned - Accurately reports and records the patients’ condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change - Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates them in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor. - Assists the patients with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques. - Assists the physician and Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures - Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as require - Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed - Performs within limits of preparation and experience - Perform treatments as assigned per physician's plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform. - Other duties as assigned

Organizational Relationship - Reports to Director of Nursing

Functional Abilities - Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position - Able to physically perform the duties required by the position

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$30 - $43 per Hour

Sector

Healthcare

Category

SHIFT 7AM-7:30PM

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-3261

Job Location