Licensed Practical Nurse - Progressive Care/Step Down Unit

Prime Healthcare; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their award-winning team. This role involves providing essential direct and indirect patient care services, ensuring that patients' psychosocial, physical, and communication needs are met. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to a culture of quality and compassion. If you are dedicated to making a difference in patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence and community service, where your skills will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• BLS and IV certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care services under RN supervision.
• Meet psychosocial, physical, and communication needs of patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

BLS Certification

IV Certification

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A” rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Landmark Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. IV certification upon hire.