LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- NEW Advanced Acute Care Medical Surgical Unit
Based in United States
Core
Licensed Practical Nurse providing direct patient care, treatments, and medications on an acute care medical-surgical unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, Medication administration, Wound care, IV therapy, Vital signs monitoring, Care plan implementation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education
Responsibilities
Contributes data to patient assessments, Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications, Reinforces patient and family education, Initiates collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions, Precepts and mentors new staff and students