Med Surg LPN provides compassionate direct nursing care to adult patients in acute and post-acute settings. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and supporting wound care and other treatments under RN and provider direction.
Key duties:
- Perform ongoing assessments and communicate patient status to the care team
- Administer medications and assist with procedures per orders
- Monitor and record vital signs and observe for changes
- Support wound care and help with treatments as directed
- Document accurately in electronic medical records (EMRs)
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
Qualifications/Skills: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with strong clinical judgment, patient-centered communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary partners while maintaining documentation and compliance.