Float LPN
Core
Provides direct nursing care and support to patients in an inpatient setting, assisting physicians and registered nurses with examinations, procedures, and patient education.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and therapeutic procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Administering medications (IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization), patient assessment and observation, vital signs monitoring, patient and family education, documentation of care, lifting and moving patients (40+ lbs), working under stress
Preferred skills
One year of clinical experience
Technologies
Hospital computer systems for data capture
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care per plan of care, perform designated therapeutic procedures, observe and report patient symptoms and progress, assist physicians with examinations, contribute to care plan development, assist in patient education, document nursing interventions, administer medications, obtain supervision for new techniques
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC