Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN, Medical/Surgical

About the role

Join a healthcare team providing compassionate nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Responsibilities

• Delivering patient-centered care based on individualized plans, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Monitoring and documenting patient status, including vital signs, dressings, drains, and lab values.
• Communicating observations and changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential medical records and administering medications per policy.
• Collecting data with specialized equipment and orienting patients and families to routines.
• Performing additional patient care functions within licensure scope and performing assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• At least one year of LPN experience or equivalent training such as residency programs or transitioning from an LPN to RN program.
• Current LPN license recognized by the NCSBN Compact or the state.
• If obtaining RN licensure, immediate notification is required for licensure transfer.

Additional Information

This non-management role reports to a supervisor or manager. Work shifts are variable; location is at a medical/surgical department. Knowledge and skills required are aligned with professional nursing standards.