Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
esCare Community LivingOverviewWorks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.ResponsibilitiesCommunicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisorCoordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as neededAssists in medical/health appointments as neededEnsures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care PlanTakes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physicianReports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely mannerEnsures the provision of needed adaptive equipmentMedication Administration:Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication administration), and that client's response to medications
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
esCare Community LivingOverviewWorks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.ResponsibilitiesCommunicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisorCoordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as neededAssists in medical/health appointments as neededEnsures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care PlanTakes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physicianReports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely mannerEnsures the provision of needed adaptive equipmentMedication Administration:Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication administration), and that client's response to medications