LPN - Neurosurgery Clinic
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. This role is in a fast-paced outpatient neurosurgery clinic and supports patients throughout their surgical journey, including coordinating care for neurosurgical procedures, providing pre-operative education, performing post-operative follow-up, and serving as a resource for patients and families. The LPN works with neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, and nursing professionals, and may work independently as well as collaboratively. The LPN ensures patients’ health, comfort, and safety; documents thorough medical histories; contributes to patient assessments; administers ordered medications and treatments; and provides technical support to healthcare professionals. Under a registered nurse’s direction, the LPN counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans. The position requires practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and use of appropriate age- and population-specific standards for the assigned clinical setting.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Currently hold an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a State Nursing Board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
- If IV therapy or management skills are required in North Dakota: graduate from a Board-approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum, or complete an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures.
- Provide pre-operative education and post-operative follow-up care.
- Serve as a resource for patients and families.
- Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.
- Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
- Document thorough medical histories from patients.
- Contribute to patient assessments.
- Administer medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provide technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Counsel patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
- Practice within the full scope of nursing expertise and use appropriate age- and population-specific standards.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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