LPN - Medical Surgical
Core
Administers nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on physician's orders and nursing care plan.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV therapy medication administration, patient data collection, care plan implementation, patient teaching, discharge planning, documentation, prioritization
Preferred skills
Knowledge of disease state management, bio-psycho-social model, clinical pathways
Responsibilities
Administers nursing care, consults with registered nurse, gathers and documents patient data, implements and evaluates care, facilitates patient teaching, makes referrals, completes variance reports
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior