LPN, Emergency Department

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Warwick seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their inpatient healthcare team. Responsibilities include delivering excellent nursing care, observing vital signs, and supervising nursing assistants. Candidates must have vocational training in nursing, at least one year of experience, and RI State Licensure. This position promises a rewarding environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's job-related experience or equivalent.
• RI State Licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine nursing care under the direction of an RN.
• Observe patients' vital signs and general health.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing assistants.

Education

Vocational/technical training in Nursing

Job description

Primary Function

Primary Function: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a member of the inpatient healthcare team while delivering excellent care and exemplary customer service. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the LPN provides routine nursing care, observes patients’ vital signs and general health, and assists other caregivers as directed. He/she provides supervision and delegation of appropriate tasks to nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) within the assigned care team. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the highest level of service is provided within applicable scope of practice.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Job Qualifications and Requirements: Vocational/technical training in Nursing and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required.

Care New England Health System (CNE)

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.