What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care, Neuroscience Med/Surg, Full-Time, Days position at MEP Health?
Role Overview: Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, focusing on patient data collection, monitoring, documentation, and patient/family education.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered care based on individualized plans, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
- Monitor and document patient status, including vital signs, dressings, drains, and lab results.
- Communicate patient observations and changes in condition to the healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and administer medications per policy.
- Perform delegated tasks using specialized equipment and orient patients and families to routines.
- Perform additional patient care functions as licensed and assigned.
- Completion of an accredited LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
- At least one year of LPN experience or equivalent training such as nurse residency or transition programs.
- Current LPN license recognized by the NCSBN Compact or the state of practice.
- Ability to adhere to professional standards and maintain confidentiality.