Licensed practical nurse
Short Description
Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfilling compliance with Life, Safety, Fire andHazardous waste requirements.
Triage/Coordinates and performs direct patient care and clinical flow.
Prepares patients for providers, assisting with exams, assisting provider with suturepreparation, carrying out orders, (i.e.; various supplies/tests/ X-Rays/dispensing of
medications.)
Provides health assessments, preps for physicals, completes calibration of equipment, and
performs various testing to include,(Pod’s, Respiratory approvals, Spirometry, Audiograms, EKG's, Drug Testing, Timms testing, Breath and Saliva Alcohols, Venipuncture etc.
Enters and oversees data entry with SYSTOC computer system.
Stocks and orders medications and medical/surgical supplies.
Reviews physical/tests results with provider and handles phone calls (i.e.; casemanagement, testing/physical results).
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
License/Certification Requirements
Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).
BLS issued by the American Heart Association