Role Overview: An Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in a clinical setting, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families. They contribute to assessments, reinforce education, and participate in discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient responses.
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and ancillary staff to meet patient needs.
- Participate in unit-based decision-making and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Mentor and precept new staff and students in a professional manner.
- Coordinate patient care to promote safety, satisfaction, and adaptive responses.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse patient populations.
Additional Duties: The role involves working in a primarily private room environment, managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, with a focus on surgical orthopedic patients. The nurse will engage in continuous quality improvement and patient advocacy.