LPN Ambulatory - Internal Medicine - FT at Sanford Health summary:
The LPN Ambulatory in Internal Medicine is responsible for ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of patients by documenting medical histories, contributing to assessments, and administering medications. This role includes providing technical support to healthcare professionals and counseling patients and families on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN practices within their nursing expertise, adhering to specific standards according to patient demographics and clinical settings.
Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Documents a thorough medical history from patient. Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans. The LPN demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
Keywords:
LPN, nursing, patient care, ambulatory care, healthcare, medical history, medication administration, patient assessment, treatment plans, clinical support
