Compassionate LPN - Acute Care & Pain Management

Sierra Medical Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an LPN/LVN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. You will communicate with physicians, the Nurse Manager, and co-workers about changes in patient condition and respond quickly to treatment needs.

Responsibilities include assessing pain, educating patients and families on pain management, administering medications per age and condition, and collaborating with other departments to provide

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in Nevada.
• Current BLS certification.
• IV certification required.
• At least one year LPN experience.
• Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess pain; educate patient and family on pain management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and correct administration per patient age and condition.
• Consults other departments to provide interdisciplinary care.
• Under RN supervision, perform nursing assessments for patients of all ages.

Skills

Pain assessment

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN/LVN license (Nevada)

BLS Certification

IV Certification

1 year LPN experience

Acute Care experience preferred

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an LPN/LVN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. You will communicate with physicians, the Nurse Manager, and co-workers about changes in patient condition and respond quickly to treatment needs.

Responsibilities include assessing pain, educating patients and families on pain management, administering medications per age and condition, and collaborating with other departments to provide