What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practice Nurse position at RemX?
Great company is seeking a LPN in Purchase, New York
7a-3p (every other weekend)
1 day off during the week
Pay $36/HR
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients
- Provides Nursing Care to all patients of all ages
- Identifies self as nurse responsible patient care to patients, family and physicians
- Provides nursing care for all patients within scope of LVN practice
- Gathers data relevant to the patient’s individual needs and age group
- Elicits important information concerning the patient’s progress
- Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care
- Documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards
- For the benefit of the patient, the nurse and the physician to visit the patient together
- Administers medications and treatments per hospital policy
- Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken
- Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution e. Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate
- Provides IV Therapy according to nursing policy and procedure that is within LVN scope of practice
- Assists the RN in patient and family education
- Utilizes educational opportunities within the hospital and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development
- Responsible for knowledge of legal aspects of nursing 9. Attends fire and safety classes annually and maintains a current CPR (BLS) card
Salary : $36
