LPN, Physician Practice

Care New England Health System • Remote (RI, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the RN in the observation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients using proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual patient needs.
Administer oral, IV intramuscular, subcutaneous, and related medications according to established policies and procedures.
Monitor IV infusions and blood transfusions on assigned patients including observing and regulating the flow rate and observing insertion site.
Assist physicians and patients during examinations, procedures, and/or diagnostic tests as required.
Observe assigned patients and report any patient care problem, change in patient condition, or unexpected occurrences to RN.
Provide patient/family teaching and evaluate patient’s understanding. Assist with patient discharge or transport planning.
Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately, and completely.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients in accordance with hospital standards.
Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services, and/or reading journals.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required.

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