Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse - Massena, NY
Core
Observes, reports, and documents patient symptoms and conditions; assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and tests; maintains IV infusions; administers feedings and hygiene care; monitors vital signs.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and daily living support
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV management, catheter insertion, vital signs monitoring, wound care, patient rehabilitation assistance, nasogastric feeding administration
Preferred skills
Interpersonal skills for managing irritable patients
Technologies
Medical equipment, infusion pumps
Responsibilities
Assists physicians with examinations and treatments; maintains or discontinues intravenous infusions; recognizes and responds to shock or respiratory distress; administers nasogastric feedings and hygiene care; inserts and irrigates catheters; takes and records vital signs.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC