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Duties: The following list of duties is a guideline of possible duties to be performed independently or as a group of duties in the course of working with the client. The LPN/LVN duties are not limited to those listed.
1. Prepares and administers medications and treatments with knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care provided.
2.Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to residents, including orders by physicians.
3.Functions in monitoring capacity as assigned for completion of residents care, employee guidance and discipline.
4.Maintains open lines of communication between nursing shifts, as well as other departments, supervisor, physicians, and families of residents.
5.Acts on residents behalf to assure patient rights and to prevent resident abuse.
6.Acts on first aid knowledge in emergencies.
7.Is aware of safety issues, accomplishing responsibilities in a safe manner, re-enforces good safety practices displayed by other staff members.
8.Is able to maintain confidentiality of information.
9.Works as a team member.
10.Is able to perform the following physical activities: Kneeling, Stooping, Standing, Reaching, Pulling/pushing, Walking, Grasping, Moving fingers, Hearing, Talking, Sitting, Repetitive motions.
Qualifications:
1.Current certificate in standard first aid and CPR.
2.Current LPN or LVN license in this state, or permit to practice.
3.Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
4.Ability to work independently.
5.Excellent communication and listening skills.
6.Compassionate, patient and caring nature.
7.Able to work in a stressful environment.
8.Must be physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of care giving.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Licensure by the appropriate province or territory of work
- Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
- Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
Additional Skills
- Monitor patients' progress and report any changes
Work Setting
- Nursing or convalescent home
- Hospital
- Home care or visiting care agency
Area Of Specialization
- Rehabilitation unit
- Recovery room
- Public and community health
- General duty
- Consulting
Registered Nursing Assistant Specific Skills
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Distribute medication to patients
- Change patients' dressings
- Bathe and dress patients
- Assist registered nurses with various medical procedures
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
- Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
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