Roles & Responsibilities:

Assists in the physical examination of clients; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.

Examines clients eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to ensure proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional resident care personnel.

Administers first aid to clients in cases of sudden illness or accident until a Registered Nurse or a physician arrives.

Charts client care and treatment measures on appropriate forms.

Administers treatments under physicians orders.

Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.

Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and postoperative care and in specialized psychiatric treatment and treatments for 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 reactions to drugs, treatments, or any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to the immediate supervisor.

When instructed, administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure they take their medication.

Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drugs before and after each shift.

Counsels clients about their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.

May perform routine assigned nursing procedures such as bathing, dressing, and feeding clients; making beds; and helping clients into and out of bed.

Obtains client temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height, and weight, and records results on client charts.

Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or physician.

Collects urine, sputum, and other specimens from clients and labels containers 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 of any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.

Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment that 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 an LPN.

Contributes as a member of the health care team in the determination of treatment goals and participates and involves clients in goal planning sessions.

May teach client education classes in areas of physical health care, good grooming and hygiene, and personal appearance.

Assists the 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.

Remarks:

They must complete a 2-hour training course prior to working any shifts on our EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system in order to be able to chart and pass medications.

They must also have a valid flu vaccination dated between 8/15/24 and the present.