Licensed Practical Nurse

Position: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
# LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSEVicksburg, MS 39180

Education Level2 Year Degree## Description
** Definition and Role
** Performs nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD/NP/PA.
** Job Responsibilities and Duties
*** Observes, records and reports to supervising MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient’s condition.
* Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations.
* Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures.
* Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique.
* Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes.
* May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal Program
* Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care.
* Assists the MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient.  (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA).
* Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated.
* Notifies MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient’s living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home.
* Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient’s problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient’s overall health status.
* May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record.  Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure.
* Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.:  TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc.
* May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in.
* Responsible for “all other duties assigned”.
* Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company’s EHR.
* Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds.
* Travel may be required to various clinic locations and home program visits
* Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned
* Acrylic nails are prohibited
* Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* ** Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
* Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, with no restrictions.
* Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable.
* CPR/BLS required
* TB and Flu vaccination
** Physical Requirements
*** Mobility and Lifting:
Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
* Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa.
* Visual:
Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.
* Dexterity:
Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.

Emotional/Psychological:
Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.
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