Lifepoint Health·Escondido, California
The LPN is responsible for administering medications safely and assisting RNs with patient assessments and rehabilitation interventions. They deliver patient-centered care and develop individualized teaching plans for patients and their families.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Essential Functions
Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates strong clinical skills and commitment to safe, patient-centered care.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.
More about Palomar Health Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is a great opportunity for nurses who are looking to make a meaningful impact in a busy, community-focused healthcare setting. Nurses can be part of interdisciplinary care teams, support patients through a wide range of clinical needs, and build experience in specialty areas such as emergency care, surgery, labor and delivery, cardiovascular care, medical-surgical/telemetry, oncology, and acute care.
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Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
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We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program with current state licensure and CPR/BLS certification. Six months of medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.