Ortho Surgical LPN: Expert Nursing Care & Collaboration

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain safety and quality care. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program is required, with Missouri licensure or compact licensure, and GPNs must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation; one year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN license in Missouri or Compact Licensure.
• GPNs must obtain license within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows established safety policies to provide patient care.
• Administers medications and provides nursing interventions.
• Performs assessments and supports clinical decision making.
• Documents patient care activities to ensure quality measures.
• Communicates with physicians and care team to improve outcomes.
• Delegates appropriately while fostering teamwork.
• Educates patients and families.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Phelps Health in Missouri is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain safety and quality care. The role emphasizes medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program is required, with Missouri licensure or compact licensure, and GPNs must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation; one year experience preferred.