LPN
Core
Provides direct nursing support to physicians and delivers inpatient care to patients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and therapeutic procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV medication administration, patient vitals monitoring, wound care, patient lifting and positioning, clinical data documentation, basic life support (BLS)
Preferred skills
1+ year clinical experience
Technologies
Hospital computer systems for data capture
Responsibilities
Administer medications (IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization), perform therapeutic procedures, observe and report patient condition changes, assist physicians with examinations, collect data for care plans, educate patients and families on rehabilitation
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC