Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - job in Georgetown, Ohio.

• Day, Evening and Night Shifts

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job overview:

• Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level with minimal direction.
• Maintain certifications, education, and development appropriate for position.
• Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and corporation.
• Exceed expectations of internal and external customers: Patients, families, physicians, colleagues, visitors, and vendors
• Provide the highest level of care to those individuals and healthcare organizations we serve through our valued team of professionals.
• Administers nursing care within scope of practice under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, or chiropractor.
• Administers controlled drugs such as narcotics & minor tranquilizers & non-controlled medications.
• Maintains medication accountability records; observes documents & reports patient conditions. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Educates patient / family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Assesses patient needs and suggests solutions to patient care problems.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments. Administers injections, performs EKG testing.
• Assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or laboratory tests. Assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation &/or restraining patients.
• Provides general care to patients. Assists with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing, or daily living activities.
• Accurately records vital signs, reconciles patients' medications, allergies, and current problem list. Documents needed prescription refills and/or other vital clinical information.
• Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Responsible for reporting improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to supervisor.
• Regularly interacts with physicians and other departments to identify and resolve problems.
• Responds to / refers to incoming patient treatment related phone calls.
• Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality. Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
• Ensures cleanliness of exam areas Cleans nurses' station & medication room/medication cart. Restocks medication carts.
• Orders medication & medical supplies

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - job qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate from an accredited college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited.

• License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing
• CPR - AHA, ARC or Other

Come join our team of healthcare professionals!

EPIC GOVERNMENT employs healthcare professionals at government medical facilities providing care to military service members, retirees, and their families. Since 2004, Epic Government has built mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships with healthcare professionals and our clients nationwide.

Epic Government is an award winning organization built with committed professionals with a unified vision of helping others. We are honored to be named one of the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces!

Epic Government dba FSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouse

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

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