Licensed Practical Nurse - BCHCRLS

Licensed Practical Nurse 

Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements and Responsibilities: 

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs. 

• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. 

• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. 

• Provides routine care for patients. 

• Observes patients’ health. 

• Reviews medical charts. 

• Accompanies patients to their rooms. 

• Assists physicians and registered nurses. 

• Communicates with patients and their families. 

• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler. 

• Prepares specimens for lab courier. 

• Administers medications. 

• Provides wound care. 

• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas. 

• Assists with patient comfort. 

• Monitors catheters.