LPN-Expanded II
Baptist Memorial Health Care, Carthage, MS, United States
Overview
Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse
Collects patient data
Assists in planning patient care
Assists in implementing patient care as directed
Assists with evaluating the plan of care
Administers medication as prescribed
Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations
Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations
Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
Participates in ongoing educational activities
Completes assigned goals
Education
AR – meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN – 6 months experience required and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS – successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or board‑approved IV therapy course.
Skills
Computer literacy.
Licensure
BLS certification within 14 days of hire; LPN; MS‑IV certification required; TN & AR‑IV course/training as defined by state boards of nursing.
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Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Administers intravenous therapy according to state board of nursing rules, regulations, and position statements. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Communicates and collaborates with professional registered nurse
Collects patient data
Assists in planning patient care
Assists in implementing patient care as directed
Assists with evaluating the plan of care
Administers medication as prescribed
Administers intravenous medications according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations
Performs intravenous therapy according to State Board of Nursing rules and regulations
Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
Participates in ongoing educational activities
Completes assigned goals
Education
AR – meets minimum IV therapy training requirements according to BON. TN – 6 months experience required and successful completion of intravenous therapy training according to BON. MS – successful completion of education and training provided by an IV integrated accredited nursing program or board‑approved IV therapy course.
Skills
Computer literacy.
Licensure
BLS certification within 14 days of hire; LPN; MS‑IV certification required; TN & AR‑IV course/training as defined by state boards of nursing.
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