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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Salem, Oregon, provides basic patient care, monitors vital signs, administers medications, and assists doctors and registered nurses. LPNs also communicate with patients and their families, documenting patient care and reporting concerns to other healthcare professionals.
Patient Care Assisting patients with daily living activities like eating, bathing, and dressing.
Monitoring: Taking and recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
Medication Administration: Administering prescribed medications as directed.
Communication: Discussing care with patients, listening to concerns, and relaying information to other healthcare providers.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Assistance: Supporting doctors and registered nurses in providing care.
Specific tasks might include:
Changing bandages, Helping patients with mobility and positioning, Collecting samples for laboratory testing, and Educating patients and families on medication or treatment plans.Changing bandages, Helping patie
Important Considerations
LPNs work under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
Their scope of practice may vary by state and facility.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Oregon requires LPNs to be licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Patient Care Assisting patients with daily living activities like eating, bathing, and dressing.
Monitoring: Taking and recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration).
Medication Administration: Administering prescribed medications as directed.
Communication: Discussing care with patients, listening to concerns, and relaying information to other healthcare providers.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Assistance: Supporting doctors and registered nurses in providing care.
Specific tasks might include:
Changing bandages, Helping patients with mobility and positioning, Collecting samples for laboratory testing, and Educating patients and families on medication or treatment plans.Changing bandages, Helping patie
Important Considerations
LPNs work under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
Their scope of practice may vary by state and facility.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Oregon requires LPNs to be licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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