Job Description:
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key responsibilities include collecting and reporting patient data, executing clinical orders, and performing therapeutic procedures in an age-appropriate and population-appropriate manner. Additional duties may be assigned to support safe and effective patient care.
Responsibilities
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Provide nursing care under RN supervision
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Collect and document patient data accurately
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Carry out clinical orders as directed
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Perform therapeutic procedures per patient needs
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Follow established policies, procedures, and care standards
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Support additional patient care tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Training
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Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Current BLS certification
Experience
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One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
Preferred (Not Required)
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Experience in emergency or critical care settings
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Comfortable with vents, trachs, PICC lines
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Two years of direct patient care experience