Travel LPN
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Job Location:
Rutland, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning provides direct patient care and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Patient Evaluation: 1.1. Collects reports and documents objective and subjective data; 1.2. Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN; 2. Care Planning: 2.1. Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals; 2.2. Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals; 2.3. Implements the plan of care; 2.4. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re- hospitalizations; 2.5. Participates in review and revision of plan of care; 3. Provision of Direct Patient Care: 3.1. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; 3.2. Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician;
