LPN - Ready for Discharge Unit - .6 Days

LPN - Ready for Discharge Unit -.6 Days

Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number: LPNRE

Posted: March 24, 2025

Part-Time

On-site

Hourly Range: $28.55 USD to $42.68 USD

Klamath Falls, OR 97601, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Medically Ready for Discharge Unit (RDU) works under the supervision of the RN to provide direct patient care for patients medically ready for discharge but experiencing delays due to various barriers. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and assigning/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, and applies knowledge in accordance with Sky Lakes Medical Center policies and procedures and within the standards and scope of practice for LPNs in the St...