Licensed Practical Nurse-Hospital
Core
Provides direct patient care, assessments, and interventions within the licensed scope of practice under the direction of Registered Nurses in a hospital setting.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and therapeutic relationships
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, patient assessment, care plan implementation, patient education, documentation, delegation execution
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, medical terminology knowledge
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied via 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 condition alterations
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC