Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs. They work in hospitals, extended care facilities, health clinics, and private homes. A LPN’s duties include primary patient care such as changing dressings, monitoring patient treatment progress, and preparing patients for surgery.
When assessing LPNs, look for someone who is emotionally stable and can handle working under high levels of stress and pressure. LPNs should demonstrate high standards of professionalism, compassion, and the ability to perform work for extended periods with physical endurance. Candidates who lack flexibility and willingness to adjust when working with patients, and who lack healthy people skills should be avoided.
Most healthcare systems have been impacted by recent global events, and health facilities require that high-quality standards of care are maintained. This has made patient satisfaction more important than ever. Hence, when you’re hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse, you need to make sure they have relevant experience for the role.
Candidates also need to know what’s trending in the healthcare industry and whether it’s relevant to implement them in the role.
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