LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NEW Advanced Acute Care Unit
Core
Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in a new Advanced Acute Care Unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical outcomes in an acute care setting
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, medication administration, diagnostic studies, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice application, staff precepting
Preferred skills
Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic new unit
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by data contribution), Canopy Alert Notification system
Responsibilities
Contribute data to patient care assessments and evaluations; address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families; reinforce patient and family education and discharge planning; provide direct patient care including treatments and medications; evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions; initiate collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice; precept and mentor new staff and students.