LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedic and Adult Advanced Acute Care Unit
Core
Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in an orthopedic and adult acute care inpatient unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, evidence-based practice application, staff precepting
Responsibilities
Contributes data to patient care assessments and planning; addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; reinforces patient and family education and discharge planning; provides direct patient care including treatments and medications; evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions; collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; participates in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice; precepts and mentors new staff and students.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC