Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
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.Responsibilities* Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor* Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed.* Assists in medical/health appointments as needed* Ensures 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 Plan* Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician* Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner* Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment* Medication Administration:* Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication administration), and that client's response to medications
