Licensed Practical Nurse

Looking for LPN Acute Care.
Shift: Nights

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Med-surg Adult
Description:

Provide direct and indirect patient care in a rural acute care setting 24 bed medical-surgical unit. Communicate with physicians/nurse manager/registered nurses, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.Essential Functions •          Promote the mission, vision, and values of Roosevelt General Hospital.•          Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.•      Gather data related to the patient’s physical characteristics and condition.  Report to registered nurses and providers as appropriate.    This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population•        Ability to revise standard of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.•          Gather data related to pain management techniques utilized. Provide information to the patient and family regarding pain management.•          Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services within the appropriate scope of practice.•          Communicate appropriately and clearly to nurse manager, registered nurses , and providers•          Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.•          Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric and general population.•