LPN / LVN (License Practical Nurse)

Details

Client Name

Sky Lakes Medical Center

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Nursing

Profession

LPN / LVN

Specialty

General

Job ID

34642231

Job Title

LPN / LVN (License Practical Nurse)

Weekly Pay

$1692.8

Shift Details

Shift

Night - 12x3 - 07PM

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Order Details

Start Date

11 / 30 / 2025

End Date

03 / 01 / 2026

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Profession : LPN / LVN

Specialty : Discharge LVN - Med Surg

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 12H Nights

Hours per Shift : 36 hours per week

Experience : Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience

License : Current Oregon State LPN licensure

Certifications : BLS

Must-Have : Proficiency in basic nursing skills, patient assessment, and documentation

Description :

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Medically Ready for Discharge Unit works under the supervision of an RN to provide direct patient care for patients who are medically ready for discharge but experiencing delays due to various barriers.

This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

The LPN is responsible for assigning and supervising tasks to LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and unregulated assistive persons (UAPs).

The LPN maintains an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques.

Knowledge is applied in accordance with policies and procedures and within the standards and scope of practice for LPNs in the State of Oregon.

Essential job functions include the following :

Provision of direct patient care, performing a focused assessment of the patient's priority condition as identified by the RN.

Development of a focused plan of care that addresses the patient's priority condition and interventions, as identified by the RN.

Implementation of prioritized focused plan of care interventions.

Evaluation of patient response to focused plan of care interventions and progress toward expected outcomes as identified by the RN's plan of care.

Effective communication of patient status, concerns, or issues regarding the RN's plan of care.

The LPN may assign focused plan of care interventions to an LPN, CNA, or UAP according to their license, certification, or organizational job description and patient needs.

The LPN must assign and supervise tasks based on the focused plan of care.

The LPN cannot conduct a focused assessment or create a focused plan of care outside the parameters of the RN's plan of care.

In situations outside of the RN's plan of care, the LPN may collect patient data and must communicate with and seek direction from the RN.

Accurate documentation of focused assessments, focused interventions, patient responses, and progress in electronic health records is essential.

The LPN assists in providing patient and family education, reinforcing discharge plans, medication instructions, and follow-up care needs.

Effective communication with the interdisciplinary team is necessary to ensure care continuity, timely updates, and smooth transitions.

Collaboration with RNs, case managers, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to assist with discharge planning is required.

Adherence to all hospital policies, procedures, and protocols is mandatory.

Any concerns must be reported promptly to the charge nurse or appropriate staff.

Demonstration of awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment is expected.

Participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and discharge efficiency is required.

The successful candidate must be in good general health and able to frequently stoop, bend, reach, stand, walk, and sit.

They must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds or more and pushing / pulling hospital equipment.

The ability to function during periods of stress, trauma, and / or disease is essential.

Client Details

Address

2865 Daggett Avenue

City

Klamath Falls

State

OR

Zip Code

97601

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