[ref. d56965701] Lpn/lvn - bchcrls

LPN/LVN

The following are common duties which include but are not limited to:

• Recording the patient’s history.
• Giving medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas.
• Giving injections of medications.
• Providing immunizations.
• Entering information into computer systems.
• Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions.
• Providing oversight to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP).
• Monitoring fluid/food intake and output.
• Moving patients safely.
• Observing patient reactions to medications.
• Observing patient mental health status.
• Providing emotional support.
• Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing.
• Observing of patients for skin breakdown.