LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit
Core
Provide direct patient care, treatments, and medications in an acute cardiovascular stroke unit while contributing to patient assessments and discharge planning.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in acute care
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes in a hospital setting
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, patient assessment, medication administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice application, staff precepting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Contribute data to patient assessments and care plans; 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; collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice; precept and mentor new staff and students.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC