Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Basic Patient Care: This includes tasks like bathing, dressing, and assisting patients with mobility, including helping them use the toilet and transferring them between beds and wheelchairs.
• Monitoring Patient Health: LPNs take vital signs (like blood pressure and temperature), observe patients for any changes in condition, and document these observations.
• Medical Procedures: Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, they may perform tasks like changing bandages, inserting catheters, and assisting with wound care.
• Communication and Reporting: LPNs communicate with patients about their care, listen to their concerns, and report any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or doctor.
• Documentation: They maintain accurate patient records, documenting care provided and any relevant observations.

In addition to these core duties, LPNs in Job Corps may also be involved in:

• Medication Administration: Administering medications as prescribed by a doctor.
• Wound Care: Assisting with wound care and dressing changes.
• Assisting with Medical Procedures: Helping with procedures like drawing blood or performing EKGs (electrocardiograms).
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Providing basic patient education on health and wellness topics.