Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

The Greater New Bedford Surgical and Laser Center was opened in 1986 with the express purpose of rendering high quality, state-of-the-art eye surgery to patients of all ages, especially those with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease, or corneal disease. We also do oculoplastic procedures. The center is designed specifically with the needs of the patient and their family in mind, and the entire process, from initial examination in our clinics in the Eye Health Vision Centers upstairs to the final surgical outcome, is conducted in a pleasant and comfortable environment.

Licensed Practical Nurses provide general and routine care to patients. They monitor the health of patients and look for signs that indicate whether their health is deteriorating or improving. An LPN also offers comfort and support to patients and their family and friends. Licensed Practical Nurses may also complete some administrative tasks such as answering or making phone calls, as well as inputting data or information into the computer.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Records a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Takes and records measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
• Observes patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitors patients’ condition during fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
• Assists ailing patients in daily necessary activities.
• Administers injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc. cleans and dresses wounds and assists with other basic medical care tasks.
• Collects samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provides emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicates with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and / or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.