Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse I
Location: Vineland NJ 08360
Duration: 6 Months to long term
Shift: 6:30am to 3:00pm/ 2:30 pm -11:00 pm/10:30 p.m. - 7 a.m)
Role & Responsibilities:.
- Assists in the physical examination of clients; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.
- Examines client's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional resident care personnel.
- Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician arrives.
- Charts client care and treatment measures on the appropriate forms.
- Administers treatments under physician's orders.
- Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.
- Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and post-operative care and specialized psychiatric treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.
- Assists in the use of Foley catheters, colostomy irrigations and douches, tube feedings, and application of binders and bandages.
- Assists clients with braces and prosthetic devices.
- Performs prescribed isolation techniques.
- Dispenses medication as indicated; measures and administers liquid medication by mouth provided that no calculations or fractional doses are required; administers pills, capsules, and powders by mouth.
- Prepares and administers medication, including insulin, by subcutaneous hypodermic and intramuscular injections.
- Applies external medications to clients such as salves, ointments, and powders as specifically directed by a superior.
- Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the therapeutic value or the side effects of medications on clients.
- Accurately records individual dosages of medication administered.
- Observes clients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.
- When instructed, administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure that they take their medication.
- Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drug before and after each shift.
- Counsels clients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.
- May perform routine assigned nursing procedures, such as bathing, dressing and feeding clients; making beds and helps clients into and out of bed.
- Obtains client temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height and weight, and records results on client chart.
- Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or a physician.
- Collects urine, sputum, and other specimens from clients and labels containers to forward for laboratory analysis.
- Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records, such as amounts of drugs, medical and other supplies.
- Positions clients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan, and assists clients with simple exercises.
- Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.
- Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment which must be kept ready for use within the treatment room of a resident living unit.
- Acts as a liaison between nonprofessional resident care personnel and medical and professional nursing staff regarding medication changes and clients symptoms or behavior changes.
- May instruct nonprofessional resident care personnel on their medically related job duties and follows up on their performance periodically.
- Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of clients.
- Interprets visitation rules and regulations to other staff, residents, members of clients' families, and visitors.
- Maintains accurate medical records within the scope of practice for a LPN.
- Contributes as a member of the health care team in the determination of treatment goals and participates and involves client in goal planning sessions.
- May teach client education classes in areas of physical health care, good grooming and hygiene, and personal appearance.
- Assists Registered Professional Nurse in carrying out other delegated work.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Required Certifications:
- NJ State License.
- BLS Certificate.
- Covid Card.
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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$35.00 - $40.00 / hr
Nov 16, 2024