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