SUMMARY:

•   A licensed practical nurse, or LPN, provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.  The LPN is a part of a team based approach to care coordination and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.  The LPN performs nursing functions as approved by LPN licensure through direct patient care.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.


• Other duties may be assigned.
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients in conformance with nursing techniques and procedures as stated in Policy and Procedure Manual; Collects blood specimens from patients of all age groups and physical conditions by venipuncture or capillary technique as outlined by the Phlebotomy Manual.
• Labels each specimen completely and accurately, as outlined in the Phlebotomy Manual, and legibly, such that the Accessioning Department can read eve...