Medical-Surgical LPN

Rosaires Care; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care seeks a compassionate LPN to provide bedside nursing care in a surgical unit for post-operative and medical-surgical patients. You will perform focused assessments, monitor vitals, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires an active LPN license, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication and education skills for patients and families. Documentation in EMR and a team-oriented approach are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license and ability to provide direct patient care in a surgical setting.
• Strong clinical judgment for monitoring and reporting patient status.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Accurate documentation skills in an electronic medical record.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to patient-centered, mission-driven care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused assessments and monitor vital signs for changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support safe patient care.
• Perform wound care and support recovery through early mobility.
• Administer medications and provide nursing interventions as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge planning.
• Document all care and observations accurately in the EMR.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Documentation in EMR

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Summary: Provide compassionate bedside nursing care to post-operative and medical-surgical patients in a surgical unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver focused assessments and monitor vital signs for changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support safe patient care.
• Perform wound care and support recovery through early mobility.
• Administer medications and provide nursing interventions as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and discharge planning.
• Document all care and observations accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN license and ability to provide direct patient care in a surgical setting.
• Strong clinical judgment for monitoring and reporting patient status.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Accurate documentation skills in an electronic medical record.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to patient-centered, mission-driven care.