Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical Surgical Department LPN

The Medical Surgical Department LPN provides care for patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The medical/surgical LPN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. LPNs work under the direction of Registered Nurses and/or Physicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the Registered Nurse or attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Records patients' current vital signs.
• Works directly under Registered Nurses, and physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing, routine assessment, and treatments.
• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV). Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed nurse.
• Provides routine assessment
• Provides IV therapy.
• Provides wound/incisional care.
• Provides basic, bedside care.
• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format within the Electronic Health Record.
• Float among various departments as required.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities
• Protects patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA and privacy laws.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education:

Graduation from an accredited LPN program required.

Certification/Licensure:
Current License as a Practical Nurse in the State of Indiana.

Experience:

At least two (2) years of previous experience as an LPN in a hospital setting.

Excellent customer service skills required. Great interpersonal and communications skills required. Basic computer knowledge necessary.