Hello,I am interested in LTC nursing. I would like to know what would my duties be as an entry level LPN?Thank youCarmen
sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN 2,395 Posts Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU. Feb 8, 2016 Assessmentskin assessmentwound assessmentcomplex and simple wound care treatments,funtional, adl assessment medication administration, po, g tube, injection, and intravenousobtaining blood sugar levels, administration of insulinobservation of change in status, and notification of provider for additional interventions, orders etc, keep family advisedinitiate cpr on full code status residentsCharge nursedelegate appropriate task to unlis. personnel as cna,report at change of shiftdoccumentation Comprehensiveevaluation of care plan, seeking modifications when appropriate providing safe environment for residentsobtaining lab specimens as urine analysisstarting IV when in scope of practiceadminister nebulization berating treatmentsoxygen administration, and monitor of oxygen saturation levelsmaintain artificial airways as Trach....some facilities have ventilatorsall the above completed with higher patient. Ratios, and fewer support staff
roser13, ASN, RN 6,504 Posts Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC. Has 17 years experience. Feb 8, 2016 Do you mean "A day in the life..."?
