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SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the
Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing services that are within the area of expertise
approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and with consistency to the patient’s plan of care.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Provides services in accordance with agency policies which include:
o providing services in accordance with program policies;
o preparing clinical and progress notes;
o assisting the Registered Nurse or physician in performing specialized duties;
o assisting the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care;
Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission). Observes, records, and
reports to the appropriate person symptoms, reactions and changes including general
physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be
indicative of untoward changes.
Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the
Registered Nurse under physician's orders,
Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other
persons involved in client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
The Licensed Practical Nurse with the education and proven clinical competence may perform
certain treatments/procedures provided that Hospice policies and the State's regulatory acts
allow their performance. Only Licensed Advanced trained Practical/Vocational Nurses with
documented skill in performing these functions may:
Administer medications, observe and report signs of adverse reactions..
Inspect intravenous insertion sites, change dressings, and remove peripheral I.V.
needles/catheters.
Hang hydrating fluid without medications.
Hang I.V.'s premixed with medications.
Flush peripheral lines with saline or heparin solutions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Morse Health Center, Inc.
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES to perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledgeable of service guidelines. Working knowledge of Hospice care. Two or more years
in Hospice or in a hospital setting preferred. Demonstrated competence in emergency medical
techniques.
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school and one year
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The position requires the ability to drive extensively in a geographic area. Must be able to
access clients' homes which will not be routinely wheelchair accessible.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed as a LPN in the State of Florida
CPR certification.
IV Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The position requires the ability to travel extensively in a geographic area. If traveling is by
automobile, a copy of driver's license must be supplied. Must be able to access clients' homes
which will not be routinely wheelchair accessible. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must
be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform and
demonstrate client care. There must be the ability to give and receive information orally. On
occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Morse Health Center, Inc.
Job Description
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the primary functions while performing the duties of this job. This position requires employee
to regularly stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; talk or hear; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell; and
occasionally sit.
The employee must regularly lift up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift up to 50
pounds while utilizing proper body mechanics and appropriate mechanical lifting devices
provided. Must be able to lift with the use of lift devices or assistance for residents with weight
in excess of 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Position requires ability to follow emergency and evacuation procedures. Must be familiar with
terms:
CODE RED – Fire
CODE PURPLE – Missing Resident
CODE BLACK – Bomb Threat
DELTA – Disaster
MR. GRAY – Security Emergency
CODE ORANGE – Active Shooter Situation |
