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<br />tests to determine effects of treatment being performed; provides first aid or emergency treatment
<br />as required.
<br />3.Direct Patient Care. Typical tasks: Implements the identified nursing care plan under RN
<br />supervision. As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, conducts patient interviews for
<br />assessment of treatment needs; participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient
<br />care plans; monitors vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, and equipment
<br />such as intravenous apparatus, heart, and respiration monitors; observes and records food and
<br />liquid intake and output and reactions to medications; observes signs, symptoms, behavioral
<br />changes, and progress; collects and records information regarding patient's physical and
<br />psychological condition; summarizes and presents information to the treatment team; bathes,
<br />grooms, and feeds patients; ambulates or positions bedridden patients; changes diapers and
<br />bedding; provides emotional support and explains medical procedures to patients and their
<br />families; provides assistance to physicians during examinations and treatment of patients; may
<br />assign work and give instruction to paraprofessional unit staff towards meeting patient's health
<br />care needs. Contributes in evaluation by reporting patient outcomes and assists with making
<br />adjustments.
<br />4.Case Management: Assists the RN in identifying case management needs; refers patients to
<br />appropriate resources based on the nursing care plan.
<br />5.Documentation and Records Management. Typical Tasks: gathers necessary documents for chart
<br />preparation; charts and documents all medications, treatment, vital signs, progress, behavioral
<br />changes, and vital statistics (such as height and weight) on patients' charts or medical sheets for
<br />permanent records; files medical records.
<br />6.Miscellaneous. Typical tasks: Schedules doctor or dental appointments, hearing tests, and a
<br />variety of tests and screenings for physical and mental capacity; coordinates ancillary referrals
<br />such as laboratory work, therapy, and social services; cleans and sterilizes equipment and
<br />instruments; cleans examination and infirmary areas; orders supplies; calls for substitute child care
<br />workers, teachers, cooks, and other needed back-up staff. Completes accurate and thorough
<br />medical documentation, which may include clients' medical charts, medication records, any
<br />pertinent observations, computerized dispensing and pharmacy records, and required state or
<br />department database entry. Prepares and labels specimens. Maintains clinic equipment and
<br />supplies.
<br />RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
<br />Employees in this class are in regular in-person contact with patients to administer medications and
<br />provide care and with patients' families to provide support and to exchange medical information relevant
<br />to patients. They are in regular in person and telephone contact with prescribers to clarify chart orders
<br />and report changes in patients' condition and with support personnel to request test results, order
<br />supplies, move patients, and request special diets.
<br />OCCUPATIONAL RISK
<br />Positions in this class are generally found in hospitals, clinics, community settings, homes, and other
<br />health care facilities. They require the willingness to work in the environment associated with the
<br />position's location and purpose. In addition, they require the willingness to maintain a sympathetic and
<br />understanding attitude towards persons with complicated medical conditions, serious mental health
<br />challenges, physical disabilities, and developmental disabilities.
<br />Depending on the populations to whom they provide direct services and associated environments, the
<br />LPN has an increased risk of exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens such as
<br />Hepatitis B and C, HIV, and TB. The LPN maintains personal safety by using gloves, masks, goggles,
<br />and other personal protective equipment when there is a risk of exposure.
<br />Depending on the populations to whom they provide direct services and associated environments, the
<br />LPN is at risk for physical injury, especially in settings that include persons with severe mental health
<br />challenges, developmental disabilities, criminality, and a history of violence. The License Practical Nurse
<br />maintains personal safety by using de-escalation techniques and seclusion and restraint in certain
<br />settings.
<br />MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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