LPN - Med-Surg Orthopedics: Wound Care & Recovery

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

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.