Role Overview: The Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs. They contribute to assessments, reinforce patient and family education, and participate in discharge planning. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, they evaluate interventions’ effectiveness and support evidence-based practices. They also mentor new staff and students, ensuring high-quality care.
Responsibilities: Contribute data for patient assessments and care plans, deliver treatments and medications, and evaluate patient responses. Facilitate communication among healthcare team members to meet patient needs, participate in unit decision-making, and support a safe and compassionate environment. The role involves coordinating care, promoting patient satisfaction, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Skills: Must have graduated from a specialty nursing training program. Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills are essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and precept or mentor new staff is expected.
Additional Details: Typical hours include overnight shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. The unit primarily features private rooms, with a patient population covering broad acute and chronic conditions, specializing in surgical orthopedic and total joint surgeries. The organization emphasizes safety, excellence, learning, innovation, and kindness, fostering a collaborative and diverse workplace.