What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Great Livin' LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description
Program
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department : Program
Employment Type : Full-Time
Minimum Experience : Licensed Nurse
Compensation : Up to $34.00 an hour, Depending on Experience.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
Provides quality and safe delivery of health care services under the direction of the registered nurse.
These duties may vary but include : All required nursing activities under the Nurse Practice Act, and regulations and standards, required nursing activities for the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver program and the ICF / IID programs the company participates.
Appropriate health teaching for direct support personnel, person served, family members and guardians relating to medical condition(s), medications, self-care, and answering question.
Skilled observations, recording, and timely reporting to the physician, RN, and / or Nursing Supervisor any pertinent changes in the person served condition or needs.
Assisting with health care according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP) , or Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Documents the care and pertinent person served reactions at each visit and completes nursing progress notes according to rules, regulations, in Therap and company policy.
Enters all health care information into THERAP.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth by attending staff meetings, and in-service training by the RN or company trainer.
Provides cooperative effort toward quality care by understanding functions of other members of the team.
Accepts the philosophy, purpose and policies of the company.
Provides on-call telephone triage as scheduled to assess and maintain the physical health and mental health of persons served.
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams , interdisciplinary team by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
Interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess person's served condition
Attends physician visits or other health care provider visits to ensure that proper information is relayed to provider and care is provided at the individual's home or habilitation program or work.
Observe less skilled nursing and direct support personnel and visit persons served to ensure that proper nursing care is provided.
Provides required Quality Improvement activities relating to nursing and pharmacy and medication administration and health care services
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by LPN of this job. Other duties may be assigned.
The LPN may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Physical Characteristics / Inhabitants of Position
Lifting
Strong Odors
Verbal Aggression
Airborne Particles
Travel Related
Equipment Operations
Noise
Possible Eye Irritants
Small / Cramped Workspaces
Eye Strain
Possible Skin Irritants
Computer Usage
Heights
Physical Aggression
Medium / High Temperature Work Areas
Special Requirements
Valid New Mexico Driver's License
Valid Auto Liability Insurance
Job Related Certification(s) / Trainings, as and when deemed necessary by Great Livin' and / or the state of New Mexico
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