LPN Ortho Nights
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. The Orthopedics LPN assists with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices; applies braces, splints, or slings as directed; provides prescribed pain medication; monitors neurovascular status and reports changes; and supports patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance. The position also includes duties applicable to telemetry, dialysis, and cath lab settings as described in the posting.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) state licensure or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) required.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
- Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
- Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
- Conduct focused patient assessments and identify and report changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members.
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
- Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
- Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
- Assist with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
- Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
- Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within the scope of competency.
- Assist orthopedic patients with mobility, transfers, and assistive devices; apply braces, splints, or slings as directed; provide prescribed pain medication; monitor neurovascular status and report changes; and support education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.
- Record and report cardiac telemetry readings without interpreting them; monitor vital signs, provide basic care, administer medications, support patients with cardiac diagnoses, and report rhythm or condition changes to the RN or provider.
- For dialysis patients, take vital signs, prepare patients for treatment, monitor during dialysis and report concerns, provide comfort and reinforce post-treatment instructions, and support mobility and hygiene.
- For cath lab patients, prepare patients for procedures, including vital signs and consent form verification; start IVs if trained and permitted; administer oral pre-medications; monitor patients post-procedure; check dressing sites; assist with discharge; and provide education under RN guidance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
