LPN Family Care Center

Company: Care New England Health System
Location: Providence
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

Primary FunctionResponsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the hospitals philosophy of patient care.Job Qualifications and RequirementsGraduation from an accredited nursing program and more than six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required.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.* Monitors 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 patients understanding. Assist with patient discharge or transport planning.* Maintain patients 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, inservices and/or reading journals.* Performs all other related duties as assigned

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