LPN TELE MED/SURG NIGHTS

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Emergency Services: Supports triage and assists with collecting patient history and vitals; prepares patients for procedures and assists RNs and providers during care; administers prescribed medications within scope; provides basic wound care and applies dressings as directed; assists in stabilizing patients under supervision.
• OR Services LPN: Prepares patients pre-operatively and assists with surgical prep; monitors patients in pre-op and post-op under RN supervision; assists with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures; provides post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
• Cardiac Surgery LPN: Monitors vital signs, performs ECGs, and reports abnormal findings to RN or provider; assists with post-op care such as wound care and activity support; administers prescribed medications as allowed under LPN scope; documents patient status and supports recovery milestones.
• Endoscopy LPN: Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vitals; assists in positioning patients and providing emotional support; monitors patients during recovery and provides post-procedure education under RN guidance; cleans and restocks procedure rooms and ensures equipment is prepped.
• Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery LPN: Assists with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care; provides newborn care including bathing, feeding support, and diaper changes; administers prescribed medications to mothers and newborns within scope; supports breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction; assists with documentation and family education.
• Oncology LPN: Provides supportive