LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Neurology

• Performs the duties of a Clinic LPN and serves as a role model in the delivery of quality patient care. • Obtains and documents chief complaint, vital signs, and prepares patient for examination. • Identifies and addresses physical, social and psychological needs of the patient and family to the registered nurse. • Observes, identifies and documents patient condition and care according to the unit standard and reports changes in condition to registered nurse. • Reinforces health teaching, collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork. • Cleans and sets up exam rooms and treatment room between cases. • Administers medication and treatments according to procedure and bills and documents accordingly. • Prepares patient for diagnostic studies and surgical procedures and assists providers as necessary. • Demonstrates responsibilities and accountability in daily operational issues. • Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider. • Responsible for maintaining clean utility room, soiled utility room, exam rooms and nursing station to Department of Health, Joint Commission and Unit standards. • Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measure in care and handling of equipment. • Participates in the evaluation and coordination of daily and weekly staffing; coordinates any changes with management. • Coordinates purchasing activity, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory and supervising the ordering of items as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.