LPN Acute Care - Complex Discharge Unit

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

2d • $30 - $43

About The Position

The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to medically stable patients with complex needs who are awaiting a safe discharge plan. Patients may require long-term treatment in the hospital, including wound care and IV antibiotics. The LPN works as part of the healthcare team in cooperation with and under the direction of a registered nurse, collaborating with CNAs, charge RNs, unit coordinators, physicians, patients, and families. The role requires critical thinking, problem-solving, a willingness to learn, strong communication, compassion, and teamwork.

The LPN contributes to nursing assessment and diagnosis, participates in care-plan development and evaluation, and provides care according to established nursing and unit standards. The LPN cares for patients whose conditions are stable or predictable under minimal RN or physician supervision, and for patients with critical or fluctuating conditions under direct supervision. Staff are supported in learning and continued education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current applicable state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Clinical experience requirements depend on the specific position.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication with teammates and patients.
• Compassion for patients with complex needs.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to age-appropriate admission and daily biopsychosocial assessments; collect, report, and accurately document objective and subjective data in a timely manner.
• Observe patient conditions and changes, document observations clearly and promptly, and validate patient classification indicators through required documentation.
• Contribute to nursing diagnoses and clinical problem identification; report significant deviations from normal to the RN, physician, and oncoming shift.
• Participate with the RN, patient, and family in establishing and updating individualized plans of care, identifying priorities, and reflecting current patient status by the end of each shift.
• Implement planned nursing and medical interventions competently and according to written standards of practice.
• Provide care for stable or predictable patients under minimal RN or physician supervision, and care for critical or fluctuating patients under their direct supervision.
• Use interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude, and determine and communicate the desired level of patient and family participation in care.
• Contribute to evaluating patient responses to interventions and modifying care plans; establish care priorities in collaboration with the RN.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to an RN during verbal report.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed