LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit
Core
Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, assessments, and care planning in an acute cardiovascular stroke unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment execution
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care / Cardiovascular / Stroke
Required skills
Patient assessment, Medication administration, Care plan formulation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Equipment troubleshooting, Evidence-based practice application
Responsibilities
Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards; Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family; Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care; Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies; Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care; Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members; Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment; Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice; Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs.
Seniority
Regular full-time employee