LPN
Company: Universal Pediatrics
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY The Licensed Practical
Nurse reports to the Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for maintaining
communication between members of the interdisciplinary team,
including the client, client representative (if any), family
members, nursing staff, and attending physicians and other care
providers. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES The Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) will assist the registered nurse in performing certain
nursing procedures in accordance with the Plan of Care established
by the physician and Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor.
Evaluate clients--- needs, review all medication, and involve other
disciplines as appropriate. Provide specific skilled procedures as
assigned and in accordance with acceptable standards for the LPN,
including sterile dressing changes, administration of oral, IM, and
rectal medication, routine ostomy care, catheter care, observation
of signs/symptoms, tube feeding, teaching client, client
representative (if any), and family in self-care techniques.
Reports adverse signs and symptoms to the supervising RN and
progress toward achieving client goals. Responsible for monitoring
for and reporting any suspected abuse to the supervisor immediately
Prepare current and accurate records showing treatments, teaching
and training, observations, and client responses and reports above
to Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor. Abides by the
Agency---s Documentation of Services policy. The Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) provides client services as assigned and is directly
supervised by the Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor or
Registered Nurse designee. Communicates and verifies all new
physician orders with Clinical Manager, RN Supervisor or
Administrator prior to implementation. Responsible for
participating in QAPI activities as requested by
Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor. Full-time and PRN,
Days Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm or 7:00am - 6:30pm PRN, Days
6:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, any 2 days Nurse will attend
school with client during school year
Keywords: Universal Pediatrics, Council Bluffs , LPN, Healthcare , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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