(Archived) LPN Outpatient Clinic

Duties and responsibilities
•Checking for the patients vital signs; blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing and temperature
•Filling out the admission form for the patients, noting down their medical history and taking their insurance details , all the pretreatment formalities
•Follow the orders of the physicians and the registered nurses, as they have to work and learn under them
• If the patient is injured, then it is LPN's duty to check on the wound and clean and dress the wound whenever required
•Preparing the patients before any medical examination
•They have to administer the patients medicines and injection on the time decided by the doctor
•They have to look after the personal hygiene of the patients like bathing, dressing etc, if the patient is no condition to bathe on their own, the LPN's have to give them sponge baths
•After discharge, the LPN has to tell the relatives of the patient about the time they have to give them medications and when to come in for check-ups

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychological, physical and general aspect of care; utilizes the nursing process in planning care; meets the communication and education needs of patient and family; provides care that reflect initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Communicates with physicians and other team members about changes in patient’s condition, and is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in other departments with adequate supervision. Maintains regulatory agency requirements and adheres to hospital policies, procedures and standards.
Competitive wages and benefits for qualified applicants include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, paid holidays, STD/Long Term Disability and retirement plan offered.