LPN - LPN

LPN - LPN

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of the professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients. Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g., Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse), participates in the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients plan of care accurately and in a timely manner while collaborating with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse. Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team. Administers ordered medications and treatments, such as wound dressing changes and asthma treatment, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner using appropriate medical equipment as needed.

Education: High School Degree or GED. Completion of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) Program.

Certifications: Current state licensure as an LPN or LPN applicant (Licensed Practical Nurse) Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred, not required).

Experience: One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred, not required).

Training: EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred, not required). Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units).