Licensed Practical Nurse 3
Location
Arlington, TX | United States
Job description
Licensed Practical Nurse 3
Arlington, Tennessee
On Site
Tax Terms: C2C, W2 and 1099 .
- Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
- Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
- Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
- Takes the patient's vital signs.
- Identifies patient's allergies.
- Administers medication.
- Monitors side effects of medication.
- Observes the effectiveness of medications.
- Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient.
- Prepares the patient for laboratory tests.
- Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
- Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
- Performs other procedures per protocol.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers on how to maintain optimal health status.
- Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes, self-examinations, activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene), and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
- Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions.
- Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments, care, and education provided to the patient.
- Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patient's medical record.
- Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
- Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs, documents utilization of controlled drugs.
- Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate, current, and secure inventory of health care supplies.
- Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
- Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on the equipment.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters teamwork to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Discusses the patient's comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patient's/client's needs.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.
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