LPN
Core
Provides nursing care to patients in an Endocrinology practice, including medication administration, wound care, vital signs, and diagnostic procedures.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and daily nursing activities
Domain
Healthcare / Endocrinology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, EKG/PFT/Doppler procedures, patient interviews, medical record documentation, infection control
Preferred skills
1-2 years recent nursing experience, aging process knowledge, cultural competency
Technologies
medical record systems, computer data entry
Responsibilities
Administer medications, clean and dress wounds, obtain vital signs, perform diagnostic procedures (EKG, PFT, Doppler), interview patients and record medical history, observe patient health, assist physicians and registered nurses, maintain infection control
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC