LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit
Core
Provide direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in an acute care orthopedic trauma unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in acute care orthopedic trauma
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes for orthopedic trauma patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedic Trauma
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical skills, Medication administration, Diagnostic studies, Patient assessment, Care plan implementation, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preceptor skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Contributes data to assessments, Addresses physical/psychological/social needs, Reinforces patient education, Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications, Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions, Initiates collaboration with physicians and team members, Precepts and mentors new staff
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC