LPN - Med/Surg/Telemetry

About the role

We provide direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse. You'll direct and assist ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interact with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. You'll demonstrate professional responsibilities and be responsible for your own practice while assisting others.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process in delivering patient care through data gathering, planning, and evaluation.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all patients, guests, family members, and co-workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
• Adapts to rapid changes in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit / department change.
• Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience Required - None.

Certifications Required - Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred - IV Therapy Credentials.

Qualifications

• Good time management and organizational skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement, work with and maintain confidential information, and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.

Skills

• Effective communication.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.
• Self-directed work habits.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Delegation skills.

Benefits

Details of benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Information

This job provides direct care (including IV therapy) of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse. It involves working in a patient care area, interacting with patients, guests, family members, and co-workers, and managing personal professional development. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current LPN license in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred. The job duties include using the nursing process, communicating effectively, adapting to changes, and managing personal professional development.