LPN Acute Care - Medical Specialties
About The Position
The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for patient care within an assigned nursing unit/department and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a registered nurse. As defined in performance standards, the staff LPN contributes to the nursing assessment and establishment of nursing diagnosis, participates in care plan development and evaluation and provides patient care following established nursing and unit/department standards, including those for patient assessment and transfer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Clinical experience requirements are dependent upon the specific position.
- Current applicable state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
- AHA BLS required.
Responsibilities
- The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for patient care within an assigned nursing unit/department
- participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a registered nurse
- contributes to the nursing assessment and establishment of nursing diagnosis
- participates in care plan development and evaluation
- provides patient care following established nursing and unit/department standards, including those for patient assessment and transfer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
