Provides direct patient care using the nursing process under supervision of appropriately licensed clinicians who prescribe medications and treatments, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Maintains professional accountability for assigned patients, delivers coordinated care in collaboration with other departments, and upholds patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (or comparable education with successful licensure).
- Licensure: Maintains a current LPN license in the state where duties are performed and meets State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Experience: New or experienced LPN.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (AHA or course completion as required); Preferred: IV certification.
- Physical requirements: Ability to stand/walk most of the time; frequent bending/stooping; assist with lifting and turning patients; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.