AL | AK | AZ | AR | CA | CO | CT | DC | DE | FL | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS

KY | LA | ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NY | NC

ND | OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX | UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY


You are here: The Job Explorer > Job Description > Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Duties and Responsibilities

Job Search
job title, keywords, company, location jobs by job search

Purpose of Classification:

Provides simple medical care and treatment to patients in medical areas such as clinics and research studies. In complex situations, may act as assistant to higher level medical personnel.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a specialized classification and not part of a series. Incumbents are required to work with bio-hazardous body fluids.

Examples of Duties:

  • Provides nursing care in simple nursing situations and assists with care in complex nursing situations.
     
  • Assesses and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
     
  • Observes and monitors patients for reaction to medical treatment.
     
  • Administers specific medication, vaccines and other types of injections.
     
  • Records appropriate information and documentation in individual client record.
     
  • Sterilizes equipment and supplies using germicides and/or autoclave.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of licensed practical nursing care.
     
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program AND current licensure to practice as a practical nurse in the State of Arizona OR, must possess a temporary practice permit from the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

 

Next: Lifeguard Job Description

 

 


Cover Letter

Sample Resume

Job Interview


Business Letter
Job Description

Job Description: Administrative - Agriculture - Animal Care - Building - Business - Development - Environmental - Equipment - Facilities - Food - Health - HR

Research - IT - Library - Media - Medical - Outreach - Parking - Police - Postal - Printing - PR - Lab - Retail - Student Services - Supplies - Trades - Transit - A-Z

Copyright 2011 The Job Explorer.com - Home | Contact Us | Recommend Us | Colleges and Universities | Find Jobs by County