LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LUFKIN AREA)

Updated: May 09, 2024 05:21 PM GMT

ResCare Community Living

Lufkin, TX

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ResCare Community Living

Overview

Works 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... More Detail