LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse

Baptist Health Hardin
US - Kentucky - Elizabethtown
January 23, 2025

DetailsClient Name
Baptist Health Hardin
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
LPN
Specialty
LPN
Job ID
30022050
Job Title
LPN - LPN
Weekly Pay
$1387.0

Shift DetailsShift
8 hour days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order DetailsStart Date
02/03/2025
End Date
05/05/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide essential nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. Your role involves delivering direct patient care, administering medications, performing basic medical procedures, and assisting in patient education and rehabilitation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care Delivery:

Provide direct patient care under the direction of RNs and physicians, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care and adherence to care plans.
Medication Administration:

Administer medications orally, intravenously, or through other approved routes as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Monitor patients for medication effects, adverse reactions, and therapeutic outcomes.
Wound Care and Dressing Changes:

Perform basic wound care, including cleaning wounds, applying dressings, and monitoring healing progress.
Report any changes in wound condition to RNs or physicians for further evaluation and treatment.
Patient Assessment and Documentation:

Conduct routine patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
Report changes in patients' conditions to RNs or physicians promptly and participate in care planning discussions.
Patient and Family Education:

Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive care measures.
Provide instructions on medication administration, home care procedures, and lifestyle modifications as directed.
Assistance in Medical Procedures:

Assist healthcare providers in medical procedures such as examinations, diagnostic tests, and minor surgeries.
Prepare patients for procedures and provide post-procedural care as needed.
Infection Control and Safety Practices:

Follow established infection control protocols and safety practices to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Adhere to facility policies regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and environmental cleanliness.
Collaboration and Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
Report significant findings and observations to RNs and other team members in a timely manner.

Client DetailsAddress
913 N Dixie Ave
City
Elizabethtown
State
KY
Zip Code
42701

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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