LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN

Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.

• Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs: Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing

• Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning

• Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments:

• Inserts and removes Foley catheters

• Performs EKGs

• Phlebotomy for blood collection

• Insert IV and maintains line

• Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)

• Performs patient prep

• Prepares & administers medication and observes patients response

• Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications.

• Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.

• Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference

• Collects specimens and documents