What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Expanded II Position position at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation?
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse - Expanded II to join our team at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. As a Licensed Practical Nurse - Expanded II, you will be responsible for providing patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and being accountable for your own actions under this direction. This position requires administering intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Your primary goal will be to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Responsibilities:
Education:
A minimum required education is necessary for this role. In some states, successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board-approved IV therapy course is sufficient. The specific requirements may vary depending on the state or location.
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse - Expanded II to join our team at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. As a Licensed Practical Nurse - Expanded II, you will be responsible for providing patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and being accountable for your own actions under this direction. This position requires administering intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Your primary goal will be to provide a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Responsibilities:
- Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
- Collects patient data.
- Assists in planning patient care.
- Assists in implementing patient care as directed.
- Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
- Administers medication as prescribed.
- Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
- Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
- Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.
- Participates in activities designed to improve healthcare delivery.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
- Completes assigned goals.
Education:
A minimum required education is necessary for this role. In some states, successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or Board-approved IV therapy course is sufficient. The specific requirements may vary depending on the state or location.
