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MED LIC PRAC NURSE
Job Title: MED LIC PRAC NURSE
Job Code: 0244
FLSA: N
Job Level: 10
Revised Date: 12/06/2021
Job Family: JF 32
Occupational Summary
Assume responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of the charge nurse in a clinic setting; administer medications and special nursing care techniques prescribed for assigned patients.
Work Performed
Provide individualized nursing care to patients under the direction of the charge nurse to include assisting with preparation of the nursing care plan for assigned patients from verbal report, kardex chart and other patient records.
Administer medications as prescribed by physician and employ special nursing care techniques as required; administer intravenous medications and fluids as directed; maintain required records.
Evaluate nursing care with emphasis on nursing procedures and patient responses; assist in the delivery of nursing care and selection of nursing priorities.
Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients; participate in the formulaton of new policies.
Assist with control of material resources and maintenance of clinic; assist in appraisal of effectiveness of material and equipment and report any equipment malfunctions to charge nurse. Participate in inservice education programs and other conferences within the service.
Assist physicians and other nursing personnel in the performance of various diagnostic procedures.
Assist in the training of new employees.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with State of North Carolina licensure.
Successful completion of an approved Pharmacology program, preferred.
Experience
Work requires one year of nursing experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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