Agency Licensed Practical Nurse or LVN

Avanta Care Home Care - Atlanta

Agency Licensed Practical Nurse or LVN

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurse care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. They participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, based on the objectives, standards, and policies of practical nursing. LPNs work under the direction of Registered Nurses and/or Physicians; the nature of the direction and supervision required varies by State and job setting.

    Position Responsibilities: LPNs provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Common responsibilities of LPNs include (but are not limited to):

    Provides basic bedside care

    Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for patients

    Measures & records patient’s vital signs (such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration)

    Assists with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene of patients

    Prepares and gives injections and enemas

    Monitors catheters

    Records food/fluid input/output

    Dresses wounds

    Assists with bed positioning, standing, and walking of patients

    Collects samples for testing

    Performs and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications

    Assists in relevant health teaching for patient and family/significant other

    Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

    Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

    Depending on setting, may also start intravenous fluids

    Other Responsibilities:

    Completes required orientation as directed by facility

    Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures

    Area: Atl Metro Area Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 Pay RN: $36.00 - $38.00

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