Lpn Med Surg

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) on the 4 West adult medical/surgical unit is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients through assessment, nursing diagnosis, and implementation of patient care plans. This role requires collaboration with ancillary nursing staff and other healthcare team members to maintain professional nursing standards. The nurse will care for a diverse patient population including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, ensuring quality and safe care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Develop and implement total nursing care plans based on patient assessments and nursing diagnoses.
• Provide direct nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients in a 24-bed unit.
• Collaborate with ancillary nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to maintain clinical standards.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and monitor patient responses.
• Document patient care activities and communicate patient status changes to the healthcare team.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Participate in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in medical/surgical nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing care skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in inpatient medical-surgical nursing beyond 6 months.
• Comfort and experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Experience in emergency or critical care environments.

• Night shift position from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio approximately 1:5.
• Work includes holidays as required.
• Care environment includes adult medical/surgical patients in a hospital setting.

• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Shift assignments based on unit staffing needs and hospital policies.