Licensed Practical Nurse - Physical Rehab - PRN

Summary:

Assists the professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews information on the patient record.
• Identifies and documents physiological needs of the patient after conference with the RN.
• Discusses psychosocial needs of the patient with the RN.
• Reviews and revises the plan of care of assigned patients.
• Participates in patient care and planning with the RN.
• Plans care to be given setting priorities and delivering in an organized manner.
• Notifies RN of any change in patient status and response to treatments.
• Demonstrates effective knowledge and accuracy in the administration of medications.
• Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
• Documents the effectiveness of nursing care given.
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