Graduate Practical Nurse

NALHE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5000

Job summary

NALHE in Denver, CO is seeking a dedicated individual to provide nursing care and services to patients and families under supervision. The role includes patient data collection, care implementation, and documentation.

Essential responsibilities include performing nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse, demonstrating technical competence in basic skills, and participating in emergency situations. This position is critical in supporting healthcare delivery and maintaining patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current nursing competencies as required for non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Understanding of patient care procedures and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of registered nurse.
• Document patient data and report changes in status.
• Assist in emergency situations and perform delegated nursing tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Job description

$5000 sIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION

Job Summary

Provides nursing care and services to patients/families under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider. Care is limited to activities that may be provided by unlicensed assistive personnel with demonstrated and documented competencies that do not require licensure.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contributes to ongoing patient data collection and documentation; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/Provider; implements patient care under the direction of the registered nurse or provider.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process.
• Performs nursing tasks as delegated by a registered nurse or provider that does not require licensure.
• Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of basic patient care equipment.
• Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record consistent with department and regulatory standards.
• Supports nursing care by providing related services such as clerical support and patient transportation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and application of infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee situations.
• Reports incidents, work-related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to management or other appropriate staff.
• Participates as directed during emergency situations.
• Performs administrative and other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.