Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical-Surgical Orthopedics

Vetted Solutions; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate bedside care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients. You will administer medications, perform patient assessments, and support wound and post-operative care in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Key duties include direct patient care, EMR documentation, and educating patients and families on care plans while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams is needed.
• Competence in accurate EMR documentation and infection prevention is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care for orthopedic and Med Surg patients.
• Administer medications and support therapeutic interventions.
• Assist with wound care and post-operative recovery.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Document care and assessments accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain patient safety and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Patient care

Communication

EMR documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Med Surg Ortho

Provide compassionate bedside care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients. Administer medications, perform patient assessments, and support wound and post-operative care. Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, and therapists to ensure coordinated treatment.

Key Duties

• Deliver direct patient care and monitor patient condition
• Administer medications and support therapeutic interventions
• Assist with wound care and post-operative recovery needs
• Educate patients and families on care plans and instructions
• Document care and assessments accurately in the EMR
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection control practices
• Work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced clinical environment

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient-care skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Competence in accurate EMR documentation
• Commitment to safety, infection prevention, and compassionate care