Licensed Practical Nurse I
Licensed Practical Nurse I
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Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse I
Pay rate: $40.00 hr
Address: 525 NW Blvd Vineland NJ
Shift: 6:30 a.m. 3 p.m. 5 LPNs
2:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 5 LPNs
10:30 p.m. 7 a.m. 5 LPNs
Days Saturday and Sunday
Facility Name: NJ Military & Veteran Affairs Vineland
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 determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by
nonprofessional resident care personnel.
Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician
arrives.
Charts client care and treatment measures on the 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 specialized psychiatric
treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.
Assists in the use of Foley catheters colostomy irrigations and s 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 reaction to treatment any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or
emotional problems and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.
When instructed administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure that they take their
medication.
Accounts for narcotics barbiturates and other accountable drug before and after each shift.
Counsels clients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.
May perform routine assigned nursing procedures such as bathing dressing and feeding clients; making beds
and helps clients into and out of bed.
Obtains client temperature blood pressure pulse respiration height and weight and records results on client
chart.
Reports changes in temperature pulse respiration and other client conditions to a Registered Professional
Nurse or a physician.
Collects urine sputum and other specimens from clients and labels containers to forward for laboratory
analysis.
Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records such as amounts of 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 as to any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.
Requisitions maintains and accounts for medical supplies tools and equipment which 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 a LPN.
Contributes as a member of the health care team in the determination of treatment goals and participates and
involves client in goal planning sessions.
May teach client education classes in areas of physical health care good grooming and hygiene and personal
appearance.
Assists 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:
1 They must complete a 2 hour training course prior to working any shifts on our EMR (Electronic Medical
Records) in order to be able to chart and pass meds
2 They must also have a valid Flu vaccination dated between 8/15/24 to present.
3 A valid and clear Tuberculous screening within the 12 last months. If TB is positive would need proof clear chest
xray dated within the last 12 months.
BG checks will be done.
Employment Type
Trainee
