What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) *4000 SOB position at Valley Manor?
Licensed Practical Nurse
Job duties :
Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
Provides routine care for patients.
Observes patients’ health.
Reviews medical charts.
Accompanies patients to their rooms.
Assists physicians and registered nurses.
Communicates with patients and their families.
Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
Prepares specimens for lab courier.
Administers medications.
Provides wound care.
Prepares and administers injections and / or enemas.
Assists with patient comfort.
Monitors catheters.
Qualifications :
LPN license or recent graduate
