LPN (Inpatient Care Unit) - FT/72 (Nights)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:

• Follow the plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate with the patients, team members and management in an accurate and timely manner.
• Apply critical thinking skills and consider alternatives in the delivery of patient care.
• Develop and maintain human care relationships and integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness and/or healing.
• Manage self and resources effectively.
• Apply leadership skills appropriately.
• Incorporate teaching in the delivery of care and demonstrate competence in health promotion.
• Apply knowledge integration skills for the patient populations served within the Inpatient Care Unit.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Vermont in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• One (1) year of inpatient experience (preferred)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.