Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsible for providing nursing care, administering medications, and documenting care in the patient's medical record for a designated group of patients under the direction of the RN. Under the general supervision of the Department Director, responsible for providing nursing care on assigned shift utilizing the nursing process and age-specific needs.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Performs specified patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the patient and minimal supervision
• Administers medications, including IV therapy, to patients according to hospital policy; administers treatments, prepares for tests and surgery, and assists physicians with procedures and examinations
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Monitors and discontinues blood and blood products. *May not initiate *
• Receives and transcribes physic...