LPN: Direct Patient Care & Clinical Impact

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will administer medications, assist with assessments, and support the interdisciplinary care plan to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include delegating care under policy, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement efforts while maintaining patient safety and compassionate care across the care continuum.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BLS certification required; IV Certification highly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.

Mansioni

• Administer medications safely, accurately, and based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Minimize potential for medication errors by following proper medication administration procedures.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments per policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient response to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain; use appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families.
• Perform all patient care tasks in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.

Conoscenze

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Pain assessment

Quality Improvement

CPR/BLS certification

Formazione

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Descrizione del lavoro

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will administer medications, assist with assessments, and support the interdisciplinary care plan to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include delegating care under policy, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement efforts while maintaining patient safety and compassionate care across the care continuum.