Potomac Healthcare Solutions - Oklahoma City, OK
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The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions involves providing comprehensive patient care in accordance with established protocols and procedures. The role requires the nurse to complete assigned patient care tasks based on the patients' conditions, utilizing sound judgment to select the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. It is essential for the nurse to accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information to ensure continuity of care. In this position, the nurse will observe, identify, and respond to the needs of patients, which includes administering medications and providing education to patients and their families. The nurse will be responsible for preparing and administering prescribed medications through various routes, including oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous, while adhering to established policies and procedures. Additionally, the nurse must be able to recognize urgent or emergent situations, seek assistance from registered nurses or physicians, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. The role also includes performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures, which involves preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, and monitoring the patient's condition throughout the process. Furthermore, the nurse will be expected to orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies, procedures, skills, and standards of practice, contributing to a collaborative and efficient healthcare environment.