RN / LPN Job Description
RN / LPN
provides education for patients, their family members and all health care professionals regarding HCFA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and other payers.
RN / LPN Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective RN / LPN job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included RN / LPN job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assisting the doctor with procedures
Physical assessments
Administering medication and vaccines
Quality measures
Conduct phlebotomy and charge at blood drives
Work independently with attention to detail and possess the necessary knowledge of all aspects of daily operations
May perform any or all blood collection procedures (may include allogeneic, autologous, directed, therapeutic
Administering medicine and vaccines
Complete and ensure LPN and C.N.A
Complete reports such as the 24-hour change in condition report, Incident and Accident reports, according to the facility policy and procedure and as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services
RN / LPN Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN / LPN
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, AED, IV, LPN, RN
Education for RN / LPN
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RN / LPN job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Primary and Associate Degree in Nursing, Supervision, Health Care, Healthcare, Graduate, Associates, Science, Education
Skills for RN / LPN
Desired skills for RN / LPN include:
Regulations
Laws
Nursing and medical practices and procedures
Guidelines
Managed care rules
Managed care and PPS systems
Medicare
Managed care
Care management
Demonstrated competency in ensuring compliance with Medicare and third party reimbursement
Desired experience for RN / LPN includes:
RN/LPN is required, with current state licensure as required
Ambulatory medicine knowledge
Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
Examine and assess the skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch and smell
Ability to be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
If any, report complaints and grievances made by the resident immediately to your Supervisor
RN / LPN Examples
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RN / LPN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a RN / LPN. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN / LPN
- Completing health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan
- Monitoring and records medications in a timely manner
- Overseeing and monitors staff who administer medication
- Providing emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services
- Working with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients
- Administering, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing
- Providing training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control
- Providing training for individuals receiving services such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation
- May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Performing other related duties and activities as required
Qualifications for RN / LPN
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to heath and wellness resident care
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and ability to be flexible to meet the needs of a diverse population in a variety of settings
- Experience working with the differently-abled population
- Certification in specialty strongly recommended
- Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Two year college degree in nursing or related field or state certificate
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RN / LPN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a RN / LPN. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RN / LPN
- Prepare serum trays, syringes, gauze and alcohol for allergy shot rooms
- Refill testing trays, as needed
- Review and implement anaphylaxis protocol, as needed
- Initiates nursing interventions that assist the patient to maximize health capabilities
- Review schedule and direct patients to appropriate office location
- Other Licensed Practical/Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) duties as assigned
- Other Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN) duties as assigned
- Other RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) duties as assigned
- Maintains security of school health supplies
- Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers
Qualifications for RN / LPN
- Graduate of an approved LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse or RN / Registered Nurse program (per state requirements)
- Current state licensed as an LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse or RN / Registered Nurse (as required by state regulation) and CPR certification
- Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable
- A valid Pennsylvaina nursing license in good standing
- Previous Pediatric Experience a must
- A minimum of one year of nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN or Registered Nurse - RN
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RN / LPN. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RN / LPN
- Ensure that each individual receives quality, individualized health care management, resulting in their optimal health
- Review and implement anaphylaxis protocol
- Assume responsibility for the review of medical records, preparation and administration of daily mediations to the assigned unit
- Maintain ongoing communication with camper's family/guardian, and/or residential setting regarding ongoing health issues/concerns
- Participate in daily activity of running the clinic portion of the infirmary
- Participate in daily activities of running the in-patient portion of the infirmary
- Make arrangements at local Doctor's office if condition requires an office visit
- Follow up with urgent care, emergency room, or hospital to keep up to date medical information, and plan appropriate care in the event of illness/injury
- Make arrangements at local pharmacy to obtain prescriptions/supplies
- Take night call and/or backup call as schedule requires
Qualifications for RN / LPN
- CPR and hearing conservation training preferred
- Work 40+ hours per week, including Saturdays, in all areas of the plant
- Be able to react effectively in medical emergency situations
- Be able to work different hours and shifts as needed
- State issued LPN/RN license is required
- 1 year of experience in an emergency room, occupational health clinic, or other ambulatory care clinic preferred but not required
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RN / LPN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a RN / LPN. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN / LPN
- Follows policies, procedures and work standards for school health program
- Screens and conducts health appraisals for students
- Other Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) duties as assigned
- Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and patient care outcome standard
- Promotes interpersonal relations with patients/family/significant others and physicians
- Dress/attire worn to the location is clean, professional, and appropriate for the clinical area assigned
- Other Nurse duties as assigned
- Provide donor satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to donor needs
- Determine donor suitability by evaluating normal healthy donors for plasmapheresis procedures and immunizations that meet the criteria of normal plasma donors in accordance with DCOPs, the FDA, OSHA, CLIA and cGMP and Company policies educational experience
- Explain informed consents for plasmapheresis and immunization to donors including a description of the plasmapheresis procedure, hazards, potential adverse reactions, and specific immunization programs
Qualifications for RN / LPN
- Must have at least three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a clinical setting and familiarity with an electronic medical records system
- Current and valid license in the state of the position or compact state license required
- Active New York State Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN) License for the state in which the nurse practices
- One year prior Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN) experience preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of Registered Nurses (RN) experience required with home health experience preferred
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RN / LPN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a RN / LPN. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RN / LPN
- Other LPN or RN duties as assigned
- Other Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties as assigned
- Assist in assessment of physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients admitted to the Chemical Dependency Unit
- Assist in and directly participate in implementing plan of care
- Implement clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders
- Assist in evaluating nursing care provided, and the effectiveness of this care
- Observes patients and records information obtained in the initial nursing assessment and uses this information to assist in the formulation of the treatment plan
- Document nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complication, , and communicates information to peers and Physician
- Other RN (Registered Nurse)/ LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) duties as assigned
- Other LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) duties as assigned
Qualifications for RN / LPN
- Current RN or LPN License for the state in which the nurse practices
- One year prior RN or LPN experience preferred
- Reliable Transporation
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or License Practical Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Continuous professional and clinical training