Med & Surg LPN: Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure patient care. The ideal candidate must have a state licensure and can expect to engage in various nursing tasks while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care compliance.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles and patient care practices.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Conducts focused patient assessments and reports changes.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Nursing principles

Medication administration

Patient care practices

Patient assessment

Monitoring

Documentation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of safety protocols

Adaptability

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure

Tools

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

A regional healthcare facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure patient care. The ideal candidate must have a state licensure and can expect to engage in various nursing tasks while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care compliance.