Licensed Practical Nurse Intermittent-On-Call

Clark County Board of Developmental Disabilities

• Provides nursing care to the Individuals within the scope of registered nursing.
• Collects and assesses health data and reports to the physician, or other healthcare provider when necessary.
• Prepares, administers and documents medications and treatments;
  Provides first aid and other emergency procedures as ordered by healthcare provider.
• Writes clear and concise nursing notes.
• Follows Universal Precautions.
• Lifts and repositions Individuals.
• Serves as on-call nurse on a rotation basis.
• Receives and processes medical orders.
• Reviews, makes appropriate contacts, obtains consent, provides nursing care, and documents on daily issues concerning the Individuals, such as UI/ MUIs, human rights, medication consents, medical appointments, and procedures.
• Assists with scheduling, transporting, and all follow-up required for Individual medical appointments.
• Collects, documents, and analyzes current health data and researches past medical history.
• Plans, implements, directs and evaluates nursing care of the individual.
• Contributes to, and follows the Individual Service Plans.
• Maintains communication with other members of the IP team.
• Serves as liaison with staff, physicians, families, and/or guardians regarding health conditions of Individuals.
• Serves as nursing consultant to staff by providing general and Individual-specific health care instructions to staff about the Individuals.
• Assists in orienting staff.
• Participates in delegation of medication administration and health related activities to non-licensed staff.
• Attends meetings as necessary.
• Uses and cares for medical supplies and appliances according to regulatory standards and manufacturer directions and arranges for repairs as needed.
• Orders nursing and office supplies regularly to maintain sufficient stock.
• Resolves issues as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required.