Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic Surgery - Full-Time - Day

Role Overview

Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/Physician, including data collection, patient monitoring, and family instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care based on individualized plans, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Monitor and document vital signs, dressings, lab results, and patient responses.
• Communicate observations and changes in patient status to healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records.
• Use specialized equipment for data collection and orient patients and families to routines.
• Administer and document medications per policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• At least one year of LPN experience or equivalent completion of residency or transition programs.
• Current LPN license recognized by the NCSBN Compact or in the state of practice.

Non-management position reporting to a supervisor; work primarily during day shifts at a specified facility in the Orthopedic Surgery department.