LPN - Graduate Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre)
Core
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in a clinical environment.
Role type
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical skills, Medication administration, Patient assessment, Care coordination, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice application
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preceptor skills
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by data contribution), Strongline Alert Notification system
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.