LPN II - Orthopedics
Core
Administers nursing care to an assigned group of orthopedic patients based on physician's orders and nursing care plans.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and outcomes for orthopedic patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV therapy medication administration, patient data collection, care plan implementation, discharge planning, patient teaching, variance reporting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of general disease state management, bio-psycho-social model, clinical pathways
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administers nursing skills appropriate for the patient population, gathers data and implements care, takes and notes physician's orders, documents nursing process, facilitates patient teaching and discharge planning, makes appropriate referrals, attends mandatory in-services, completes variance reports
Seniority
Entry-level (0-6 months experience)