LPN - Appalachian Regional Healthcare : Job Details

The LPN is responsible for performing a wide variety of nursing care, patient activities, and accommodative services for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders and under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities Performs basic nursing care and patient procedures as required. Participate in conferences and serves on Committees as requested. Observes, reports, and documents in the patient chart changes in patient's condition, observations made, and complaints voiced and nursing care performed. Participates in patient and family health education as necessary. Provides a safe and secure environment for the patient. Prepares for and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. May administer I. V. F. in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act. Checks, irrigates and maintains drainage tubes as needed. May insert N/ G tubes after training. (KY & VA). May administer tube feedings. Suctions patients according to hospital p...Healthcare, Nursing, Patient