LPN - Graduate Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre)
Core
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in a hospital setting.
Role type
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatments for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, Medication administration, Diagnostic studies, Care coordination, Patient education, Interdisciplinary collaboration
Responsibilities
Contributes data to patient care assessments and evaluations, Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families, Reinforces patient and family education and discharge planning, Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications, Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions, Initiates collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, Precepts and mentors new staff and students