LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

**Definition and Role** Performs nursing procedures and direct patient care under the supervision of a MD/NP/PA. **Job Responsibilities and Duties** - Observes, records and reports to supervising MD/NP/PA, the general physical and mental conditions of the patient, as well as changes in the patient’s condition. - Administers prescribed medications and treatments, in accordance with the plan of treatment, as permitted by State and local regulations. - Assists the MD/NP/PA in performing specialized procedures. - Prepares equipment and materials for treatment and adheres to aseptic and/or sterile technique. - Assists the patient with activities of daily living and in learning appropriate self-care techniques, including wound care dressing changes. - May occasionally be required to assist with Wound Medicine visits in the home setting through our Home to Heal Program - Implements the nursing component of the patient’s plan of care. - Assists the MD/NP/PA in teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members, regarding the nursing care needs of the patient. (Follow-up on the plan developed by the MD/NP/PA). - Prepare progress notes and clinical notes and incorporate them into the electronic medical record as indicated. - Notifies MD/NP/PA or charge nurse of any problems identified in patient’s living environment, whether it is acute hospital, LTAC, Nursing home, or patient's home. - Attends case conferences/interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient’s problems, treatment plans, patient progress and patient’s overall health status. - May perform routine venipuncture if written documentation of competency is in personnel record. Must demonstrate competency in performing the procedure. - Performs wound care and dressing changes as directed by the MD/NP/PA. Including competency on advanced wound care dressings. i.e.: TCC, dermal skin substitutes, compression wraps, etc. - May receive orders from the MD/NP/PA and follow those orders, that are within the realm of practice for an LPN, and within the standards of practice for the facility in which he/she is working in. - Responsible for “all other duties assigned”. - Completes any necessary paperwork and turns in on a daily basis as indicated. Including documentation within the company’s EHR. - Perform photo documentation and picture taking of wounds. - Travel may be required to various clinic locations and home program visits - Nails are required to be trimmed and cleaned - Acrylic nails are prohibited - Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty **Qualifications** - Graduate of accredited school of nursing. - Current licensure with the State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, with no restrictions. - Membership in professional and/or community organizations desirable. - CPR/BLS required - TB and Flu vaccination **Physical Requirements** - Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds. - Lifting, bending, and transferring patients from wheelchair to bed and vice versa. - Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception. - Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects. Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.