LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Neurology

• Performs the duties of a Clinic LPN and serves as a role model in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Obtains and documents chief complaint, vital signs, and prepares patient for examination.
• Identifies and addresses physical, social and psychological needs of the patient and family to the registered nurse.
• Observes, identifies and documents patient condition and care according to the unit standard and reports changes in condition to registered nurse.
• Reinforces health teaching, collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
• Cleans and sets up exam rooms and treatment room between cases.
• Administers medication and treatments according to procedure and bills and documents accordingly.
• Prepares patient for diagnostic studies and surgical procedures and assists providers as necessary.
• Demonstrates responsibilities and accountability in daily operational issues.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.
• Responsible for maintaining clean utility room, soiled utility room, exam rooms and nursing station to Department of Health, Joint Commission and Unit standards.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measure in care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in the evaluation and coordination of daily and weekly staffing; coordinates any changes with management.
• Coordinates purchasing activity, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory and supervising the ordering of items as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.