Require Licensed Practical Nurse in Trenton, NJ
Job title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Capital Health
Job description: Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare team members.
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse on development and implementation of the patients plan of care.
- Administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments in accordance with Licensed Practical Nursing Standards.
- Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes, and physician orders. Documents all patient care activities.
- Assists physicians, Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team with data collection, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient and family care to achieve desired outcomes.
- Implements components of the plan of care with the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and competency to promote desired outcomes.
- Assists with discharge planning and carrying out the patients teaching plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical School of Nursing Program.
- Valid NJ LPN License
- BLS