Licensed Practical Nurse, Unit 45 Short Stay Unit, Full Time Day shift, 7a-7p
Core
Provides direct patient care, administers medications, and supports interdisciplinary teams in a short-stay acute care unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and medical records
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, patient assessment, care plan execution, emergency response, patient/family education, delegation to non-licensed personnel, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, interpersonal communication, stress management
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Administer and document medications, assist in gathering patient data for assessment, prepare patients for tests and procedures, initiate emergency measures, delegate care to non-licensed personnel, provide patient and family education, update care plans, report patient condition changes to the registered nurse