Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
- Carries out the Agency’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function.
- Interprets and implements the Agency’s philosophy to staff and members of the community.
- Assumes responsibility for assignments given, seeks supervision appropriately, and is accountable for his/her actions by performing within the limits of his/her education and experience.
- Knows and conforms to the laws governing the practice of a practical nurse and provides nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and performs nursing procedures and techniques within scope of practice - Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Represents the Agency at blood pressure clinics to provide screening and health promotion.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance/participation in continuing and in-service education programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.
Qualifications:
- Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse
Education:
