Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Unit

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Cleveland, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care on the Surgical 5E unit according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. The role assists with patient assessment by collecting and documenting data, detecting and reporting significant changes in condition to the registered nurse, implementing care as directed, and reinforcing individualized patient teaching. The LPN documents nursing interventions and patient responses, communicates intervention effectiveness and changes in condition or medical orders to the registered nurse, and performs clinical skills including medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including knowledge of growth and development and the ability to interpret patient information in relation to age-specific needs. It also involves positioning and transporting patients, which may require lifting and pushing or pulling. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts and every third weekend.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within six months, unless the department leader has determined it is not required.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using email, and using electronic medical records systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Good organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting; lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carrying up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional vision, speech, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Assist with patient assessment by collecting and documenting data, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
Detect significant changes in patient condition and report them to the registered nurse.
Assist with developing the plan of care and implement it as directed by the registered nurse.
Support and reinforce patient teaching according to the individualized plan of care.
Document nursing interventions and patient responses, and communicate their effectiveness and changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Communicate changes in medical orders to the registered nurse.
Perform clinical tasks and skills such as medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and venipuncture.
Position and transport patients using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.