Licensed Practical Nurse II-Health-7E Med Surg

Job Description

Under general supervision, the License Practical Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care and acts as a partner and advisor.
• Assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care.
• Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions.
• Performs telephone and in-person screenings and assists medical staff with patient preparation and examination.