Job Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Key Responsibilities:

Assess and monitor patients' health status, including vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, height, and weight.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and document practical nursing care.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient health records for referral and continuity of care.
Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Prepare and administer injections and enemas as prescribed.
Perform routine tests such as Random Blood Sugar (RBS) and accurately record food and fluid intake and output.
Assist Physicians and Registered Nurses with tests and medical procedures.
Educate family members regarding routine procedures and appropriate patient care.
Maintain professional, ethical, and patient-centred nursing practices.

Requirements

Diploma in Practical Nursing – 2 years after high school or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Valid nursing license preferred.
DataFlow required.
Prometric is not required.
Candidates are preferably not more than 40 years of age.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient-care skills.
Ability to work independently within the scope of practical nursing practice and collaborate effectively with RNs and Physicians.

Erforderliche Kompetenzen

Patient assessment and vital signs monitoringCare planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventionsMedical charting and patient health records managementMedication administration and adverse reaction monitoringPreparation and administration of injections and enemasPoint-of-care testing (e.g., random blood sugar) and intake/output monitoringAssisting physicians and registered nurses with tests and medical proceduresPatient and family education on routine procedures and careProfessional and ethical, patient-centered nursing practiceCommunication and interpersonal skills for patient careIndependent clinical decision-making within LPN scopeInterprofessional collaboration with RNs and physiciansRegulatory compliance and credential verification (DataFlow)

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