What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Health Here?
Role Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential outpatient nursing care under supervision, supporting patient treatment plans and ensuring a safe clinical environment. Responsibilities include performing patient intake, administering medications, conducting diagnostic tests like EKGs, and documenting in electronic medical records. The LPN educates patients on health management, collaborates with healthcare providers, and maintains infection control protocols. They also monitor supplies, respond to patient inquiries, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and safety standards. The role requires professionalism, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Qualifications & Skills
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential outpatient nursing care under supervision, supporting patient treatment plans and ensuring a safe clinical environment. Responsibilities include performing patient intake, administering medications, conducting diagnostic tests like EKGs, and documenting in electronic medical records. The LPN educates patients on health management, collaborates with healthcare providers, and maintains infection control protocols. They also monitor supplies, respond to patient inquiries, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and safety standards. The role requires professionalism, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Qualifications & Skills
- 0-2 years clinical or outpatient experience
- Proficiency in patient care, medication administration, and diagnostic testing
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Knowledge of infection control and safety standards
- Critical thinking, time management, and organizational abilities
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association