LPN - Neuro Trama Intermediate 6D
Core
Provide high-acuity patient care to critically ill post-operative trauma, stroke, and medical overflow patients in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) under RN supervision.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Critical Care/Progressive Care Unit
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for high-acuity medical and trauma patients
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
nursing process, patient care coordination, patient rights advocacy, lumbar drain management, external ventricular drain management, antidysrhythmic/calcium channel blocking drips, low dose vasopressors, Bipap and high flow oxygen systems, insulin drips, precedex administration, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred skills
IV Certification
Technologies
Bipap, high flow oxygen systems, insulin drips, precedex
Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care under RN supervision, coordinate patient care with other departments, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, manage critical care therapies including drains and drips
Seniority
Entry to Experienced, hands-on IC