The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

An LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse

Some of the skills performed

Works with RN shares responsibility for team of patients Administration of IV fluidsAdministration of medications (certain IV medications after successful completion of certification class)Venipuncture for blood collection Insertion of IV cannulasPhysical Assessment and collecting of information Fingerstick & Heelstick blood sugars Directing staff in patient care Insertion of foley catheters Dressing wounds and skin careQuick CultProvides newborn care

Provides post-partum, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse Program and current licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.

 

After orientation demonstrates and maintains skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of a Licensed Practical Nurse

 

Successful completion of NRP certification within one year