LPN - Stepdown (Advanced Care)

Role Overview

Provides nursing care on a 24-bed Advanced Care Unit, supporting acutely unstable patients with complex conditions such as multi-trauma, sepsis, stroke, DKA, and epilepsy monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments
• Develops and modifies care plans
• Administers medications (oral, IV)
• Maintains advanced equipment (arterial/central lines, chest tubes)
• Maintains continuous patient monitoring
• Documents care accurately

Key Duties

• Collaborates with healthcare teams
• Ensures patient safety
• Communicates effectively
• Maintains competency and adheres to safety protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• H.S. diploma or GED
• Experience in acute or critical care preferred

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, team-oriented
• Resources including nurse educators, supervisors, and collaborative interdisciplinary teams
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:3