Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical
Core
Provide nursing care within the scope of practice for patients in a medical-surgical setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care services in a medical-surgical department
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
medication administration, vital signs monitoring, patient documentation, patient safety monitoring, patient transfer assistance, standard precautions, BLS certification
Preferred skills
PEARS certification, CPI certification
Responsibilities
Administer medications under RN direction, provide patient medication information, communicate patient condition updates to RN and providers, document medications and procedures, monitor patient safety, assist in staff training
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on clinical staff