LPN Corrections Fond du Lac

Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse Medical Surgical

Salary : $1687 / Week Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the licensed vocational / practical nurse medical surgical assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse : utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Is aware of physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and / or potential nursing diagnoses
• Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
• Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions
• Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of and assigned unit / floor including establishing priorities
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

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About Amergis :

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.