Provides routine nursing care of the patient within the confines of licensure limits.
FUNCTIONS:
1. Gives and demonstrates nursing care to patients and families.
2. Follows agency policies and performs nursing procedures within scope of legally authorized practice.
3. Observes and records patients condition or situation, notifies R.N. of need for change in care plan.
4. Reports immediately, changes in patients condition to Director of Patient Care Services and
follows instructions as given.
5. Assists in developing and carrying out nursing care plans.
6. Communicates with the physician changes in patients condition, response to
medication and other appropriate information according to agency policies.
7. Identifies need for CEUs and participates in educational opportunities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
2. Licensed to practice practical nursing in the state of Colorado.
3. Minimum of three years experience in a supervised patient care setting providing
medical/surgical nursing care.
4. Preference given to prior experience in the home health care field.
LIMITATIONS:
1. Can not do the initial assessment of patients.
2. Can not do the patient plan of care.
