Lifepoint Health·Gainesville, Georgia
Provides direct patient care and administers medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supports interdisciplinary care planning and implements rehabilitation nursing interventions to promote patient safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering treatments, assisting in assessments, and supporting interdisciplinary care planning in accordance with the patient’s needs.
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.
Requires graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program and current state licensure. CPR/BLS certification is required, with IV certification highly preferred or required within six months.
Market context
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