Licensed Practical Nurse II- Medical Surgical Unit
Core
Provides patient care on the Medical Surgical Unit under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) or a person licensed to prescribe medication and treatment.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and daily nursing care for assigned patients
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, patient care coordination, patient rights maintenance, confidentiality, medication administration under supervision, vital signs monitoring, wound care, IV therapy (if certified), patient assessment
Preferred skills
ACLS, ALS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., BLS, LPN-IV Certification
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, medical monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care, maintain professional accountability for assigned patients, coordinate patient care with other departments, maintain patient rights and confidentiality
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff