LPN - Graduate Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre)
Core
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, treatments, and medications in a hospital setting.
Role type
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care, Medication administration, Diagnostic studies, Patient education, Discharge planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice, Staff precepting
Responsibilities
Contributes data to patient care assessments and planning. 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, medications, and diagnostic studies. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions. Initiates collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Precepts and mentors new staff and students.