Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg
About The Position
This Acute Care position includes a mix of Med/Surg and Telemetry patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for contributing to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. They perform plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication. The LPN documents patient care provided, assists the RN with the development of the plan of care, and assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. They monitor, document, and communicate patient status and responses to interventions with the RN, physician, patient, and family. The LPN advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient, participates in performance improvement and continuing education, and provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
Requirements
- Current VA or compact state LPN license.
- Graduate of a practical school of nursing.
- AHA BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Meditech experience preferred
- Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
- Documents patient care provided.
- Assists RN with development of plan of care.
- Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
