State of Louisiana

Department of Civil Service

E5 TE Last

05/30/06 Eff Date

150000 8/15/95

PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.

Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.

Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.

Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.

Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.

Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records.

Receives and gives change of shift reports.

Requests stock drugs, medications and supplies as assigned.

Administers CPR in emergency situations.

Admits, transfers and discharges patients.

Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.

May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure.

Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure.

Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.

Bathes, feeds and makes patients comfortable.

Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a temporary permit or license to practice practical nursing in Louisiana.