LPN - Skilled Care
Core
Provides direct patient care, performs therapeutic procedures, administers medications, and documents nursing interventions in a skilled nursing facility.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and health outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Skilled Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, patient care, vital signs monitoring, documentation, IV therapy, patient education assistance
Preferred skills
Basic Life Support certification, computer system proficiency
Technologies
Electronic health record systems
Responsibilities
Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, and oral medications; observe and record patient symptoms and progress; assist physicians with examinations; participate in developing patient care plans; assist in patient and family education; document nursing interventions.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC