LPN

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in the collection and assessment of the patients problem/condition.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients.
• Elicit and document the patients chief complaint, history and patient needs.
• Implements aspects of the nursing plan of care as delegated and with demonstrated competencies:
• Administers vaccines, medications and/or prescribed treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider or delegated by supervising RN.
• Performs the following duties and procedures within the scope of LPN practice: vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and urinary catheterization.
• Assists physicians and RNs in other patient care support activities related to referrals, lab work, diagnostic testing, medication ordering, results reporting and scheduling, as delegated.
• Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues.Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Assists in urgent/emergent medical situations, as appropriate, and in accordance with the organizations protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Performs other tasks as delegated and within the LPN scope of practice.