Licensed Practical Nurse

This is a supportive position for nursing care delivery within the nursing department across all shifts. LPNs perform less complex nursing tasks compared to RNs. Their duties include monitoring patients' health and observing signs of deterioration or improvement.

• Responsible for handover & takeover of incoming/outgoing shift unit/ward information related to patients, including introductions, patient files, medication charts, investigation reports, intake and output charts, etc.
• Provide direct patient care throughout the shift in a calm, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals, and making or recommending necessary adjustments.
• Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Prepare medication requisitions and administer medication.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Facilitate doctors/consultants during rounds and record instructions.
• Assist doctors with procedures, preparing patients physically and emotionally, and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of nursing care using correct charting techniques as per SOPs.

Carry out doctors' orders, raising concerns when necessary. Ensure the ward's medical supplies are well-stocked, properly stored, and readily available. Check and record blood sugar, perform blood draws and other lab procedures, and monitor vital signs, especially for pre- and post-operative patients. Perform IV cannulation following clinical policies. Report incidents related to patients, staff, visitors, or untoward occurrences promptly. Supervise Nurse Aids, Student Nurses, and perform delegated tasks as directed. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or department head.

Indus Hospital & Health Network is committed to a workplace free from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.