LPN Medical/Surgical
Core
Provides direct patient care, assessments, and interventions on a hospital Medical/Surgical unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, patient assessment, care plan implementation, patient education, documentation, therapeutic communication
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, medical terminology knowledge
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation), BLS certification
Responsibilities
Conduct focused health assessments, implement delegated interventions, document patient data and observations, educate patients and families, advocate for patient needs, recognize changes in patient condition