Licensed Practical Nurse

Details

Client Name
UnityPoint - Allen Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Specialty
Med Surg
Job ID

Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg
Weekly Pay
$1525.0

Shift Details

Shift
Nights - 3 x 12
Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details

Start Date
02/19/2025
End Date
05/21/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working in Medical-Surgical provides nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions. The following is a general job description for an LPN in Medical-Surgical:

Provide patient care: The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and performing basic procedures.

Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team: The LPN must work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, registered nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to develop and implement a care plan for the patient.

Assessing patient conditions: The LPN is responsible for assessing the patient's condition and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate staff.

Administering medications: The LPN is responsible for administering medications as prescribed, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting medication administration.

Educating patients and families: The LPN is responsible for educating patients and their families about their health conditions, treatments, and self-care.

Maintaining accurate records: The LPN is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete patient records, including nursing notes and progress reports.

Complying with infection control practices: The LPN must comply with infection control practices to prevent the spread of diseases.

To be eligible for the position, an individual must be licensed as an LPN in the state in which they are practicing. They must also have relevant experience in medical-surgical or a related field, as well as strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently. Good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a patient-centered approach, are also critical for success in this role.

This is a not full time but contracted travel position.

Client Details

Address
1825 Logan Avenue
City
Waterloo
State
IA
Zip Code
50703

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